Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00096:section:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2019A00096
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 7
Character Range: 3907–5235

7  Beneficial interpretation of legislation
 (1) The Commonwealth is committed to decision‑makers interpreting a provision of the following legislation in a way that benefits veterans, or their families, where that interpretation is consistent with the purpose of that provision:
 (a) the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986;
 (b) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (the MRC Act);
 (c) the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence‑related Claims) Act 1988;
 (d) instruments under those Acts.
 (2) The Commonwealth is committed to decision‑makers deciding claims under that legislation:
 (a) in a manner that is fair, just and consistent; and
 (b) except under the MRC Act—within a time that is proportionate to the complexity of the matter; and
 (c) in a manner that promotes public trust and confidence; and
 (d) on the basis of only requiring evidence sufficient to meet the relevant standard of proof for the claims.
 (3) The Commonwealth is committed to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission deciding a claim under the MRC Act within 90 days beginning on:
 (a) the day the Commission receives the claim; or
 (b) the day the Commission receives information, or a document, that the Commission requested in relation to the claim under section 330 of that Act;
whichever occurs later.