Iraq Medal (200311) , Australian General Service Medal Korea (195356) Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) The Royal Australian Mint in conjunction with some Australian Newspapers released this NCLT coin as part of a 14 coin set in April 2017. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. STAR OF GALLANTRY. A further 8 recipients have been identified from official publications of the Governor General, the Department of Defence and from special issues of the Australian Government Gazette. Design The medal is a gold-plated Federation Star, with the obverse having a central device of a smaller Federation Star in a field of flames. AU $9.95. Decoration Allowance is a fortnightly payment made to a veteran who has received one or more eligible decorations as specified in the VEA. Insignia are worn by individuals to denote their membership of a unit that has been awarded a citation. National Emergency Medal Australian Active Service Medal It is a bronze cross with the obverse having a Crowned Lion standing on the Royal Crown with the words FOR VALOUR inscribed on a semicircular scroll below the Crown. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. It is important to note that the same provision references (i.e., sections, subsections and paragraphs) from the SRCA have been retained in the DRCA. Since its . For acts of gallantry in hazardous circumstances as member of 4 Section, 11 Platoon, D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, during the Battle of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam on 18 August 1966. It was decided to retain the VC as the pre-eminent gallantry award in the Australian system. A veteran may also receive a decoration allowance or annuity of a similar kind from a foreign country. / Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), Victoria Cross for Australia (VC) For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances during operations against Taliban and Anti Coalition Militia while deployed on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan, from June to October 2006. 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Active Service Medal), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Defence Medal), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Operational Service Medal), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Distinguished Service Cross), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Distinguished Service Medal), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Military Cross), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Nursing Service Cross), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Victory Medal), 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - WWII Star Medal), 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Distinguished Flying Cross), 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - George Cross), 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Medal for Gallantry), 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Victoria Cross), See the details of the coins available for swap. the establishment of Australian unit awards for gallantry and meritorious service. The insignia of a Meritorious Unit Citation is a rhodium-plated rectangular frame of the same dimensions and design surrounding a ribbon of old-gold. Group Bravery Citation, Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) Australian Sports Medal (2000) Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal (1999) Medal:The MG is a gold-plated medal with the obverse having a central device of a Federation Star on a circle of flames representing action under fire. The SG has no rank requirements and all service personnel are eligible. IRB, Depiction of the Star of Gallantry Medal partly surrounded by wattle leaves emerging from Royal Crown, Lettering: He was given a Military Cross (MC), the next medal down, which was finally upgraded to an Australian Star of Gallantry (SG) in 2008. The Commendation for Gallantry is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force, it recognises acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition. The award was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent of the Mentioned in Despatches. See also. When the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon bar emblem in the form of a replica of the Cross is worn on the ribbon. The series is called "Legends of the Anzacs - Medals of Honour". The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. Commendation for Gallantry, Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) The SG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalents, (the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Air and Naval), as second level awards to Other Ranks and ratings. Meritorious Unit Citation. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 24 August 2010 while a platoon sergeant and mentor with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan. by this website which may effect your viewing experience. This information reflects policy made by DVA and is used in the assessment of claims. For gallantry on 16 October 1999 while leading a patrol in the vicinity of. Civilian Service Medal (193945), 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal (1999) Ten of the 14 coins released in the series are 20 cent coins and four of them are 25 cent coins. The Decoration Allowance, Victoria Cross Allowance, and any payment by a foreign country of an allowance or annuity that is of a similar kind to these are not considered income for income support purposes. The Unit Citation for Gallantry was created in 1991, along with the Meritorious Unit Citation. While we make every effort to ensure that the information on this site is accurate and up to date we accept no responsibility whether expressed or implied for the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information. As a result of this legislative change, the Department is updating its published information, including hardcopy and website content, as well as CLIK. A range of awards to recognise gallantry and distinguished service were introduced to the Australian system to replace Imperial awards in 1991. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on Operation SLIPPER, in Afghanistan in 2012. / Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) WASHINGTON (AP) Nearly 60 years after he was recommended for the nation's highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his bravery in the Vietnam War. Since its inception 70 awards have been made, with the most recent being announced in the 2013 June Special Honours. 13.8.4 What is an Approved Scholarship Course? / Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) AU $8.46. Recipients of a bar to the SG add 'and Bar' to the post-nominal. A range of awards to recognise gallantry was introduced to the Australian system to replace Imperial awards in 1991. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Afghanistan Medal (2001) Please use The ribbon is worn with the points facing upwards. Commendation for Distinguished Service, Cross of Valour (CV) The Consolidated Library of Information and Knowledge (CLIK) contains all the legislative, policy and reference material used by DVA staff in providing service to the clients of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. 13.2.3 Who can make a claim under the Education Schemes? The information contained in the Consolidated Library of Information and Knowledge (CLIK) does not replace legislation and any relevant decisions that have been determined by the courts. Ribbon:The MG ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 4 December 2010 while a sniper team member in Mentoring Task Force - Two on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan. Free postage. Australian Police Medal (APM) or any other modern web browser. Corporal Mark Gregor Strang Donaldson, VC was awarded the first Victoria Cross for Australia for most conspicuous acts of gallantry in action in a circumstance of great peril in Afghanistan as part of the Special Operations Task Group during Operation SLIPPER, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan on 2 September 2008. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan in 2008. The Star of Gallantry was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. Recipients of a bar to the SG add and Bar to the post-nominal. Recipients of the Victoria Cross or the Victoria Cross for Australia may be granted an annual Victoria Cross Allowance. The reverse has a central panel for recipient details on a stepped background. 14.9.4 Recovery of payment where there is fraud, 14.10 Transition of Existing FSP Recipients, SOPs and Supporting Information alphabetic listing, SOPs and Supporting Information by body system. Ribbon:The SG ribbon has a design of chevrons of deep orange alternating with chevrons of light orange. The suspension bar is inscribed on both obverse and reverse with FOR GALLANTRY. In March 2018, only 55 of the recipients were listed on the "It's an Honour" website. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Special Operations Task Group on Operation SLIPPER. at the best online prices at eBay! Recipients of the award are normally announced in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. National Police Service Medal (2010), Australian Defence Medal For gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances while an Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team member at Kakarak, Afghanistan on 16 March 2009. The Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. A miniature insignia is worn on the ribbon bar. The chevron pattern is placed as a stylised "A" with the points facing upwards. The VC is awarded for the most conspicuous gallantry, or a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the face of the enemy. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances in Iraq while on Operation FALCONER. Veterans who are paid disability pension under the Veterans Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act), and who have been awarded a gallantry award specified in the Act, including the Medal for Gallantry, are also paid a decoration allowance. Postnominal:Recipients of the Medal for Gallantry are entitled to the postnominal letters MG. International Force East Timor Medal (19992000) In the meantime, references within CLIK to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 or SRCA should now generally be understood to be references to the new DRCA (with the exception of intended historical references to SRCA). Australia: Star of Gallantry. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 24 August 2010 while a rifleman with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet. We appreciate your patience during this change process. Star of Courage (SC) No additional insignia is received or worn. A second Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to Corporal BenjaminRoberts-Smith VC MG for the most conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of extreme peril as Patrol Second-in-Command, Special Operations Task Group on Operation SLIPPER on 11 June 2010. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. The only award retained from the former Imperial system is the Victoria Cross, which was renamedVictoria Cross for Australia. 2017 Legends Of The Anzacs Australian 20 Cent Coin x1 Star Of Gallantry. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances while deployed on Operation SLIPPER. A gold-plated silver Federation Star. It is ranked fourth in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal (196873) Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) GitHub export from English Wikipedia. AU $5.95 + AU $4.80 postage. Postnominal: Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitled to the postnominal letters 'SG'. Australian Service Medal Members from this site want to exchange it: Andrey78, papiciulo, chethan2202, See the details of the coins available for swap, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). *These medals are a part of the Australian honours system. A veteran may also receive a Victoria Cross allowance or annuity that is of a similar kind from a foreign country. The ribbon is worn with the points facing upwards. Before relying on the material you should independently check its relevance for your purposes, and obtain any appropriate professional advice. The highest ranked military gallantry decoration is the, Awards vide Special Gazette No S565 dated Wednesday 1 December 1999 (as a result of the Independent Review of the End of War List) - see, Gallantry awards for actions during the Vietnam War, "The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards", "Veteran's Entitlements Act 1986 - Sect 102", "How Sgt Brett Wood earned a Medal for Gallantry in Afghanistan", Report of the Independent Review Panel of the End of War List - Vietnam, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2013, "Update on Special Operations in Afghanistan (MECC 81211/08)", "Gallantry Award For Sergeant Who Led Bloody Timor Battle", "Australian SAS Trooper Awarded Medal for Gallantry (118/03)", Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2015, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2012, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2011, Medal for Gallantry - Queen's Birthday 2009, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Medal_for_Gallantry&oldid=1133887495, "acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances". For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 20 March 2011 while a joint fires observer in Mentoring Task Force - Two on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan. In May 2011, the allowance was A$2.10 per fortnight.[6]. Corporal Daniel Alan Keighran VC was awarded the third Victoria Cross for AustraliaFor the most conspicuous acts of gallantry and extreme devotion to duty in action in circumstances of great peril at Derapet, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan as part of the Mentoring Task Force One on Operation SLIPPER on 24 August 2010. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. For reasons of succinctness and presentation, the information provided on this website may be in the form of summaries and generalisations, and may omit detail that could be significant in a particular context, or to particular persons. Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia (AK/AD) What Decisions can the Veterans' Review Board (VRB) Review? Further Awards:Further awards of the Commendation for Gallantry are made by Warrant describing the separate action being recognise. ELIZABETH II AU $9.95. While this process is well underway, it will take some time before all changes are complete. It is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States and may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the armed forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism. The ribbon has a design of chevrons of light orange alternating with chevrons of deep orange angled at 60 degrees. Personnel who are subsequently posted to the unit wear the insignia without the Federation Star and only while actually posted to the unit. The VC was awarded to Australians under the Imperial system of awards, with 96 Australians receiving the award. On 6 March 2011 the Commendation for Gallantry was posthumously awarded to 20 Australian prisoners of war who were either killed attempting to escape from the Japanese or were executed after their recapture during the Second World War. the possibility of awarding equivalent Australian medals to soldiers who were awarded foreign gallantry medals for their service in Vietnam.2 In 2011 Major - made a submission to the Tribunal's Inquiry into unresolved recognition for past acts of naval and military gallantry and valour (the Valour Inquiry) pressing this The Victoria Cross for Australia was approved on 15 January 1991. Personnel who were members of the unit when an award was made wear a Federation Star in the centre of the ribbon and continue to wear the insignia after leaving the unit. The Medal for Gallantry (MG) was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. Ribbon:The Commendation for Gallantry insignia is mounted on a plain orange ribbon. 13.8.5 Students who do not commence the course, 13.8.6 Students who are not undertaking the course after 35 days, Part 14 Defence, Veterans' and Families' Acute Support Package, 14.1.1 Policy Intent of the Defence, Veterans and Families Acute Support Package, 14.2.1 Referrals to the Acute Support Package, 14.5.5 Wellbeing, Academic and Extracurricular Support for Children, 14.5.6 Equipment and Transport for Activities Under the Package. Australian Service Medal (194575) It recognises extraordinary gallantry in action. The reverse shows a horizontal panel superimposed on a stepped background. . Click hereto view his citation and other relevant information. Insignia:The insignia of the Commendation for Gallantry is gold-plated with a Federation Star superimposed centrally on a row of flames. The following decorations awarded for gallantry during a war covered by the VEA or during warlike operations: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division), Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division) (1919-1958), and with Gallantry Emblem (1958-1974). Edge It does not reflect the views or opinions of any other government body or authority. Lance Corporal "E" is now known as Corporal, Corporal "B", (later identified as Sergeant Brett Wood MG), of the, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 00:33. For gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a patrol sniper in the Special Operations Task Group Task Force 637, whilst deployed on Operation SLIPPER Rotation Three Afghanistan, May September 2006. The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and other persons recognised by the Minister for Defence. A veteran may also receive a Victoria Cross allowance or annuity that is of a similar kind from a foreign country. The reverse shows a horizontal panel superimposed on a design of fluted rays. It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. It is awarded for the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM), Public Service Medal (PSM) The Victoria Cross Allowance is granted in addition to any Decoration Allowance payable (although it is not a requirement that a person be receiving the D. coration Allowance in order to receive the Victoria Cross Allowance). The only award retained from the former Imperial system is the Victoria Cross, which was renamed Victoria Cross for Australia. FOR GALLANTRY URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-6-veterans-compensation-allowances-and-benefits/68-decoration-and-victoria-cross-allowances. The Unit Citation for Gallantry is awarded to a unit for extraordinary gallantry in action. They were Imperial honours usually awarded to members of the British Commonwealth. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a team commander, Special Operations Task Group on Operation SLIPPER in Afghanistan. The MG was introduced on 15 January 1991, replacing the Imperial equivalent. Ribbon:The VC ribbon is crimson and 38 mm wide. This particular 20 cent coin refers to the Star of Gallantry medal which is awarded to people reccognised for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action during circumstances of great peril. The medal is a gold-plated medal with the obverse having a central device of a Federation Star on a circle of flames representing action under fire. / Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Since its inception, eight awards of the Star of Gallantry have been made: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Many of the decorations are listed below. For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. The awards followed a review by the independent Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal which found that the men should have been awarded a Mentioned in Despatches under the wartime policy then in place, and consequently were awarded the modern equivalent.[2]. The actual citation is a warrant presented to the unit. The Medal for Gallantry is suspended from a 32 millimetre-wide ribbon by a narrow gold-plated silver suspender bar. 13.2.5.2 Minimum Duration of a Course of Study, 13.2.6 Effect of other assistance on eligibility, 13.3 Education Allowances and Taxation under the Education Schemes, 13.3.2 Allowances for Secondary and Tertiary students living at home, 13.3.3 Allowances for Secondary students living away from home, 13.3.3.1 Online courses and the living away from home rate, 13.3.3.3 Effect of marriage or de facto relationships on living away from home rate, 13.3.4 Allowances for Tertiary students (including Apprentices, Trainees and cadets) living away from home, 13.3.4.1 Online courses and the living away from home rate, 13.3.4.3 Effect of marriage or de facto relationships on living away from home rate, 13.3.4.4 Establishing a de facto relationship, 13.3.8 Taxation Under the Education Schemes, 13.3.8.3 Tax withholding for non-Australian residents, 13.3.9 Who may an education allowance be paid to, 13.3.9.4 Payments where there is Shared Care of a child/ren, 13.4.1 Commencement of assistance under the Schemes, 13.4.1.1 Students transferring from FTB to DVA Education Schemes upon the completion of high school / the commencement of tertiary studies, 13.4.2.3 Date of Effect Rules Continuing students, 13.4.2.1 Date of Effect Rules change in circumstances, 13.4.2.2 Date of Effect Rules student reapplying for benefits after a break in study, 13.4.2.4 Date of Effect Rules Students eligible on medical grounds, 13.4.3 Absences from study for primary and secondary students, 13.4.4 Cessation of Assistance under the Education Schemes, 13.4.4.2 Commission considers that a students progress is unsatisfactory, 13.5.1 Guidance, Counselling and Country Visits, 13.5.5.3 Boarding schools and university residences, 13.5.5.4 Residence owned by Government housing authority, 13.6.2.1 Effect of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and B on VCES/MRCAETS Benefits, 13.6.4.1 Overview of Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.2 Definitions for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.3 Eligibility for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.4 Receiving the Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.5 Payment Amounts for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.6 Payment Errors for Schoolkids Bonus (ceased December 2016), 13.6.4.7 Income Management for Schoolkids Bonus, 13.6.4.8 Legislative References for Schoolkids Bonus, 13.6.5.1 Eligibility for Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.2 Receiving the Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.3 Department of Human Services (DHS) Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.4 Recoveries for Income Support Bonus, 13.6.5.5 Legislative References for Income Support Bonus, 13.7.1 Education Tax Refund (ETR) Administrative Scheme, 13.8.3.2 Intermediate rate scholarship amount, 13.8.3.4 Timing of the scholarship payments, 13.8.3.5 Indexation of scholarship payments. Since its inception eight awards have been made. 2017 Legends Of The Anzacs Australian 20 Cent Coin x1 1939 - 1945 Star. Australian Active Service Medal (194575) Anniversary of National Service 19511972 Medal, Unit Citation for Gallantry Free postage. It is awarded for the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The SG also replaced the Distinguished Service Order, in its role as an award to officers for gallantry. Disability Compensation Payment Eligibility, 3.10.5/Determining Severe Financial Hardship - Assets Tested Pension Plus Income. Different tokens were published each day for 2 weeks (hence 14 coins). Australian awards are applied to all Services; the level of the Australian award is not restricted by rank but is determined by the quality of the action or service; and. Rhodesia Medal (197980), File:Police Overseas Service Medal (Australia) ribbon.png Police Overseas Service Medal The Unit Citation for Gallantry is a collective group decoration awarded to members of Australian military units. For distinguished service, particularly in response to the massacre of civilian refugees at Kibeho on 22 April 1995 whilst serving with UNAMIR II in Rwanda. Sponsored. AU $8.46. Ribbon devices The Star of Gallantry (SG) is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and other persons recognised by the Minister for Defence. Postnominal:Recipients of the Star of Gallantry are entitled to the postnominal letters SG. The Star of Gallantry (SG) was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. The reverse has the date of the act for which the Cross is awarded engraved within a circle in the centre. For gallantry in action in extremely hazardous conditions, as a patrol member in the Special Forces Task Group whilst deployed on Operation SLIPPER, Afghanistan in 2006. The centre of the Federation Star is 19mm from the bottom of the ribbon and 16mm from either edge. Many of the awards have been presented at the official Australia Day ceremonies - held on 26 January - and Queen's Birthday ceremonies - held on the 2nd Monday in June. Personnel cannot be issued with the insignia until the authorised unit representative, normally the CO, has been formally invested with the citation. 4.5.4 Investigation and Review of Statements of Principles, Investigation and Review of Statements of Principles by the RMA, Review of RMA Decisions on Statements of Principles by the SMRC, Part 5 Income Support Allowances and Benefits, 5.1.2 Eligibility Criteria for Rent Assistance, Family Tax Benefit and Rent Assistance Eligibility, Government Rent and Rent Assistance Eligibility, Property Owners and Rent Assistance Eligibility, Calculating the Rate of Rent Assistance Payable, Disability Income Rent Test (ceased 2022), 5.2.1 Eligibility for Remote Area Allowance (RAA), 5.2.3 Determining if a Residence is a Remote Area, 5.4.1 Overview of Home Equity Access Scheme, 5.4.2 Eligibility Criteria for Home Equity Access Scheme, 5.4.3 Administration of Home Equity Access Scheme, Application for Home Equity Access Scheme, Impact of Home Equity Access Scheme on Other Entitlements, 5.4.4 Payment of Home Equity Access Scheme, Calculation of Home Equity Access Scheme Loan, Management and Maintenance of Home Equity Access Scheme Loans, Security for Home Equity Access Scheme Loans, 5.4.5 Review of Home Equity Access Scheme, 5.4.6 Repayment of Home Equity Access Scheme, Repayment of Loan After the Death of Participant, 5.5 Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS), 5.5.2 Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS, 5.5.3 Requirements Applicable to Farm Transfer, Criteria Applicable to the Farm Transfer Transaction, Transfer Requirements Where Property Owned by Company or Trust, Requirement for Farmer to Divest all Farming Interests, Requirement for Transfer to Eligible Descendant, 5.5.4 Requirements Applicable to Farmer or Former Partner, Requirement for Farmer to Hold Qualifying Interest, Requirements Applicable to Widow/Widower or Former Partner, 5.5.5 Requirement for Active Involvement of Eligible Descendants, Application of Requirement for Active Involvement, 5.6.1 Overview of the Pension Bonus Scheme, 5.6.2 Eligibility for Participation in the Scheme, Basic Eligibility Requirements for Pension Bonus Scheme, 5.6.3 Registration as a Member of the Scheme, Work Requirements of the Pension Bonus Scheme, Record Keeping Requirements for Pension Bonus Scheme Members, 5.6.8 Factors that Affect the Calculation of a Bonus, Change of Marital Status During Qualifying Period, No change of Marital Status - Standard Formula Not Applicable, 5.6.9 Pension Bonus and Retirement Assistance for Farmers, 5.6.11 Bonus Payable to a War Widow/Widower who has Deferred Age Pension, 5.6.12 Pension Bonus and Retirement Assistance for Sugarcane Farmers (RASF), 5.7 Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC), 5.7.4 Date of Effect for CSHC Determinations, 5.8.2 Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) and Associated Benefits, 5.9 Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA)(ceased 2022), 5.9.2 Administration of DFISA (Ceased 2022), DVA and Centrelink Arrangements (DFISA ceased 2022), Social Security Payments Payable at Nil Rate (DFISA removed 2022), ABSTUDY and DAFF Income Support Payments Reduced to Nil Rate (DFISA ceased 2022), Electing Not to Receive DFISA (ceased 2022), Pensioner Dissatisfied with DFISA Rate (ceased 2022), DFISA Calculation and Compensation Recovery Rules (ceased 2022), 5.9.5 Bereavement Payments and DFISA (ceased 2022), 5.10 Retirement Assistance for Sugarcane Farmers Scheme (RASF), 5.10.1 Overview of Retirement Assistance for Sugarcane Farmers Scheme (RASF), 5.10.2 Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RASF, 5.10.3 Requirements Applicable to Sugarcane Farm Transfer, Criteria Applicable to the Sugarcane Farm Transfer Transaction, Transfer Requirements where Property Owned by Company or Trust, Requirement for Sugarcane Farmer to Divest all Sugarcane Farming Interests, 5.10.4 Requirements Applicable to Sugarcane Farmer, Partner or Former Partner, Sugarcane Farmer must be a Qualifying Sugarcane Farmer, Requirement for Sugarcane Farmer to hold Eligible Interest, 5.10.5 Requirement for Active Involvement of Eligible Descendants, 5.10.7 Valuation of Sugarcane Farm Assets, 5.10.8 The Sugarcane Farmers' Income Test, Application of the Sugarcane Farmers' Income Test, 5.11.1 Eligibility for Seniors Supplement, 5.11.4 Administration of Seniors Supplement, 5.12.2 Eligibility for Pension Supplement, 5.12.4 Administration of Pension Supplement, 7.1.1 Overview of Treatment at Departmental Expense, DVA Health Card For All Conditions (Gold Card), DVA Health Card For Specific Conditions (White Card), 7.1.3 Gold Card Eligibility Under The Income/Assets Reduction Limit, 7.1.4 Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Card (Orange Card), 7.2 Treatment under Non-Liability Health Care (NLHC) arrangements, 7.3 Treatment for Unidentifiable Conditions, Special rules applying to some clean energy underlying payments and benefits, Amount and payment of Clean Energy Advance, Special rules applying to some underlying payments, 8.1.1 Overview of Income Support Bereavement Payment, 8.1.2 Administration of Bereavement Payment, Partner Receiving Pension or Benefit from Centrelink, Effect of Suspension, Limitation or Cancellation of Pension, Death of Claimant or Child Before Claim Determined, Automatic Grant of ISS During the Bereavement Period, Non-automatic Grant of ISS During the Bereavement Period, 8.1.3 Single Pensioner Bereavement Payment, Eligibility for Single Pensioner Bereavement Payment, Payment of Single Pensioner Bereavement Payment, 8.1.4 Partnered Pensioner Bereavement Payment, Eligibility for Partnered Pensioner Bereavement Payment, Payment Arrangements for Partnered Pensioner Bereavement Payment, Deceased War Widow/Widower Receiving Service Pension, Deceased War Widow/Widower Receiving Income Support Supplement, Separation Due to Ill Health or Respite Care, 8.1.5 Dependent Child Bereavement Payment, Eligibility for Dependent Child Bereavement Payment, Payment Arrangements for Dependent Child Bereavement Payment, Calculating Amount of Dependent Child Bereavement Payment, 8.2 Disability Compensation Bereavement Payment, 8.2.1 Overview of Disability Compensation Bereavement Payment, 8.2.2 Eligibility for Disability Compensation Bereavement Payment, 8.2.3 Calculation of Disability Compensation Bereavement Payment, 8.2.4 Payment of Disability Compensation Bereavement Payment, 8.3.2 Funeral Benefit for a Deceased Veteran, Automatic Funeral Benefit Grant for a Deceased Veteran, Other Funeral Benefit Grant for a Deceased Veteran or Member, 8.3.3 Funeral Benefit for a Dependant of a Deceased Veteran or Member, Requirements for Claiming a Funeral Benefit, Prepaid Funeral Plan Versus Contributory Funeral Benefit Fund, Part 9 Principles for Determining Pension Rate, 9.1.1 Overview of Income and Assets Test Principles, Assessment Process for Service Pension Payable to Non-War Widow/Widower-Pensioners, Assessment Process for Service Pension Payable to War Widow/Widower-Pensioners, The Income and Assets Test - General Provisions, 9.1.4 Application of the Assessed Rate of Pension, Reductions or Increases in Rate of Service Pension or ISS, 9.2.3 Additional Assessment Rules for Certain Types of Residences, 9.2.5 Special Residence - Assessment Rules, Special Residence - Basic Assessment Rules, Definitions for Member of a Couple Status, Illness Separated and Respite Care Couple, Factors Considered to Assess a De facto Relationship Exists, Regarding a Member of a Couple as Not a Member of a Couple, Definitions for Not a Member of a Couple Status, Separation and Income Support Eligibility, 9.3.4 Effect of Relationship Status on Rate, Effect of Relationship Status on Rate Payable, 9.4.2 Effect of Children on Eligibility for Income Support Pensions, Benefits and Allowances, 9.4.3 Effect of Children on Assessment of Income Support Payments, Effect of Children on Ordinary/Adjusted Income Free Area, Effect of Children on Remote Area Allowance (RAA), Effect of Children on Rent Assistance, Maintenance Income, Bereavement and other means test provisions, 9.4.4 Payments in Respect of Saved Children, Deeming Rate Calculation - Service Pension Couple, Description - Loans, Bills, Debentures, Notes, Bullion & Equalisation Deposits, Description - Government & Semi-government Bonds, Description - Sale of Principal Home or Other Property, Deemed Income from Listed Securities, Derivative Investments & Foreign Shareholdings, Deemed Income from Unlisted Public Securities, Delisted & Suspended Shares, Description - Forms of Income from Share Investments, Description - Foreign Shareholdings & Exempt Stock Markets, Income from Life Insurance Products - Conventional Policies, Deemed Income from Life Insurance Products Regarded as Managed Investments, Deemed Income from Public Unit Trust Investments, Deemed Income from Superannuation & Roll-over Investments, Deemed Income from Other Managed Investments, 9.5.7 Deemed Income from Account-Based Income Streams, 9.6.3 Disposal Date for Deprived Income and Assets, 9.6.4 Treatment of Income and Assets Disposals, 9.6.5 Deprivation of Assets - Effect on Income, 9.6.6 Deprivation Related to Trusts and Private Companies, 9.6.7 Deprivation Related to Deceased Estates and Separation, 9.6.8 Deprivation Related to Home and Accommodation Transfers, 9.6.9 Deprivation Related to Farm Transfers, 9.6.10 Deprivation Related to Private Annuities, 9.7.2 Indexation of Pensions and Allowances, How Certain Pensions and Allowances are Indexed, 9.8 Guide to the Assessment of Rates of Veterans' Pensions (GARP), 9.8.3 Elements of the Degree of Incapacity, 9.8.4 Degree of Incapacity and Assessment of Pension, 9.8.5 Chapter 1 Cardiorespiratory Impairment, 9.8.6 Chapter 3 - Impairment of Spine and Limbs, 9.8.7 Chapter 7 - Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions, 9.8.8 GARP Chapter 10 Sexual Function, Reproduction, and Breasts, 9.9 Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) Cases, 9.10.2 Compensation Offsetting and Award of Compensation or Damages, 9.10.3 Compensation Offsetting and Disability Compensation Payment, 9.10.4 Compensation Offsetting and War Widow's/Widower's Pension or Orphan's Pension, 9.11.2 General Compensation Recovery Provisions, Application of Compensation Recovery Provisions, Compensation Payments Excluded from Part IIIC Compensation Recovery Provisions, Application of the Special Circumstances Provisions, General Provisions for Lump Sum Compensation Payments, Treatment of Certain Lump Sum Compensation Payments, Assessment of Lump Sum Compensation Payments, Determining the Rate of Income for Pensions, Rate of Income - Couples, Blind Pensioners and Children, Exempt Lump Sum Determinations under the VEA, Notification Obligations and Date of Effect, Pension Reassessment at the End of the Review Period, 10.1.5 Income from Overseas, including Pensions, War Pensions, War Widow/er's Pension and Restitution Payments, Restitution Payments - National Socialist (Nazi) Persecution, Restitution Payments - Germany and Austria, Restitution Payments for POW Japan - Commonwealth and Allied Countries, Income from Sale of Property - Payments Deferred or by Instalments, Income from Property Settlements and Life Interest, Income from Education Scholarships, Prizes and Allowances, Income from Gifts, Legacies and Royalties, 10.1.8.3 Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme, Assessing Assets with Encumbrances and Loans, Assessing Assets where Beneficial Interest Arises, Value of Assets not Readily Accessible and Asset-tested Income Streams, Disregarded Assets Relating to the Principal Home, Disregarded Assets Relating to Deceased Estates and Funeral Expenses, Disregarded Assets Relating to Refund of Accommodation Bond, 10.2.4 Assessing Personal Assets and Investments, Assets Value of Personal Effects, Household Contents, Vehicles and Cash, Assets Value of Bank, Building Society and Credit Union Accounts, Assets Value of Fixed Deposits, Bonds, Debentures and Securities, Assets Value of Shares in Public Companies, Assessing Loans and Guarantor Arrangements, 10.3.1 Overview of Business Structures and Trusts, 10.3.2 Assessing the Income and Assets of Sole Traders and Partnerships, General Provisions for Sole Traders and Partnerships, Assessment of Income for Sole Traders and Partnerships, Allowable Deductions for Sole Traders and Partnerships, Assessment of Business Losses for Sole Traders and Partnerships, Summary of Assessable Income for Sole Traders and Partnerships, Summary of Assessable Assets of Sole Traders and Partnerships, Summary of Assessable Assets of Sole Traders Only, Summary of Assessable Assets of Partnerships Only, 10.3.3 Assessing the Income & Assets from Private Companies pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Income from Private Companies pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Assets from Private Companies & Unlisted Public Companies, Treatment of Assessable Assets - Private & Unlisted Public Companies - Not Assessed under New T & C Rules, 10.3.4 Assessing the Income & Assets from Trusts pre 01/01/2002, General Provisions for Trusts pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Income from Discretionary Trusts pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Assets from Discretionary Trusts pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Income from Non-discretionary Trusts pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Assets from Non-discretionary Trusts pre 01/01/2002, Summary of Assessable Income from Trusts pre 01/01/2002, Assessable Income and Assets from Statutory Trusts pre 01/01/2002, 10.3.5 Assessing the Income & Assets from Primary Production, Assessable Income & Assets from Primary Production, Primary Production Aggregation Assessment for Sole Traders & Partnerships, Primary Production Aggregation Assessment for Companies & Trusts, 10.3.6 Attribution Guidelines for Private Trusts & Private Companies - From 01/01/2002, 10.3.7 Attribution Percentage & Derivation and Attribution Period - From 01/01/2002, 10.3.8 Other Trust Matters - From 01/01/2002, Discretionary Trust, Rural Succession Trust, and Fixed Unit Trust, Assessable Income & Assets from a Court-Ordered (Statutory) Trust, 10.3.9 Assessing the Assets of a Private Trust or Company - From 01/01/2002, Valuation of the Assets of a Designated Private Trust & Company, An Excluded Asset of a Controlled Private Trust or Company, Security of Tenure - Home owned by a Private Company or Trust, Homeowner & Non-Homeowner where Home is owned by a Private Company or Trust, 10.3.10 Liabilities of a Private Trust or Company - From 01/01/2002, Non-Recognised Liabilities of a Controlled Private Company or Trust, Recognised Liabilities of a Controlled Private Company or Trust, Apportioning a Liability of a Controlled Private Company or Trust, 10.3.11 Assessment of Capital Injection to a Private Trust or Company - From 01/01/2002, Capital Injection in Return for Equity in a Private Trust or Company, Gifting private trust units where the only trust asset is the pensioner's principal home, 10.3.12 Assessing the Income of & Distributions from a Private Trust or Company - From 01/01/2002, Allowable & Non-allowable Income Deductions, Distribution of the Capital of a Private Trust or Company, Distribution of capital on wind-up of a private trust or company, Distribution of the Income of a Private Trust or Company to an Attributable Stakeholder, Retained Profits and Adjustments for Non-Allowable Deductions, Distribution of the Income of a Private Trust or Company to a Non-attributable Stakeholder, 10.3.13 Reassessment & Overpayments for a Private Trust or Company - From 01/01/2002, Reassessment of a Controlled Private Trust or Company, Examples of Possible Reasons for a Reassessment, Overpayment relating to a Controlled Private Trust or Company, 10.3.14 Resignation from a Private Trust or Company, Resignation from a Controlled Private Trust or Company on or after 1 January 2002, Resignation from a Controlled Private Trust or Company before 1 January 2002, 10.3.15 Deprivation Provisions for Private Trusts or Companies, Disposal of Assets to a Private Trust or Company before 1 January 2002, Disposal of Assets to a Private Trust or Company on or after 1 January 2002, Disposal of the Assets of a Private Trust or Company on or after 1 January 2002, Concessions for a Pensioner Surrendering Control of a Private Company or Trust before 1 April 2002, 10.3.16 Primary Production Private Trust & Company Issues - From 01/01/2002, Aggregation Assessment of a Controlled Primary Production Private Trust & Company, Qualification Provisions for the Primary Production Concession, Example of Primary Production Concession & other Related Issues, 10.3.17 Additional Privacy Guidelines for a Private Trust or Company, 10.3.18 Assessment - Special Disability Trusts, Overview of Assessment - Special Disability Trusts, 10.3.19 Rules and Requirements - Special Disability Trusts, Overview of Rules and Requirements - Special Disability Trusts, Obligations in Relation to Special Disability Trusts, 10.4.3 Assessment of Superannuation Benefits, General Provisions for Assessing Superannuation, General Provisions for Assessing Withdrawals of Superannuation Benefits, Treatment of Non-Pensioner Partner's Superannuation Investments, Asset-Test Exempt Income Streams - Lifetime, Asset-Test Exempt Income Streams - Life Expectancy, Asset-Test Exempt Income Streams - Market Linked, Asset-Test Exempt Income Streams - Defined Benefit, 10.5.3 General Provisions for Assessing Income Streams, Exemptions from the Income Stream Provisions, Determining what Proportion of an Asset Test Exempt Income Stream is Exempt, 10.5.4 Income and Assets Assessment of Income Streams, Income Assessment of Defined Benefit Income Streams, Examples of Defined Benefit Income Stream Assessment, Income Assessment of Purchased Income Streams, Assets Assessment of Defined Benefit and Purchased Income Streams, Means Test Assessment of Asset-tested Income Streams - Lifetime, 10.5.5 Special Provisions Regarding Self Managed Superannuation Funds and Small APRA Funds, Description of Self Managed Superannuation Funds and Small APRA Funds, Additional Documentation Required from Self Managed Superannuation Funds and Small APRA Funds, Assessment where Fund Closes or is in Financial Difficulty, 10.5.6 Special Provisions Regarding Family Law Affected Income Streams, General Provisions for Family Law Affected Income Streams, Percentage Payment Splits - Asset Test Exempt Income Streams, Percentage Payment Splits - Asset-tested Long Term Income Streams, Percentage Payment Splits - Allocated Products and Market Linked Income Streams, Percentage Payment Splits - Defined Benefit Income Streams, Percentage Payment Splits - Lifetime Income Streams, Base Amount Payment Splits - Asset-test Exempt Income Streams, Base Amount Payment Splits - Asset-tested Long Term Income Streams, Base Amount Payment Splits - Allocated Products and Market Linked Income Streams, Base Amount Payment Splits - Defined Benefit Income Streams, Base Amount Payment Split - Lifetime Income Streams, 10.5.7 Life Expectancy Tables, Pension Valuation Factors and Payment Factors, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/01/2015, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/01/2010 to 31/12/2014, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/01/2005 to 31/12/2009, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/01/2000 to 31/12/2004, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/01/96 to 31/12/99, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/05/93 to 31/12/95, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/09/88 to 30/04/93, Table of Life Expectancy for Income Streams with a Commencement Day on or after 01/07/83 to 31/08/88, Pension Valuation Factors for Defined Benefit Income Streams, Payment Factors for Market Linked Income Streams, Payment Factors for Allocated Income Streams, 10.6.2 Child and Spousal Maintenance Income, 10.6.3 Documentary Requirements - Spousal Maintenance Agreements, 10.6.4 Assessment and Review of Maintenance, 11.1 Income Support Effective Dates and Pension Periods, 11.1.1 Overview of Effective Dates and Pension Periods, 11.1.4 Determining Effective Dates for Variations and Terminations, Variation or Termination Resulting From Response to Section 54 Obligations, Effective Dates for Review Requested by Pensioner, Effective Dates for Post-Bereavement Reviews, 11.1.5 Accommodation Bond Transitional Provisions, 11.1.6 Special Provisions Relating to Deductible Amount, 11.2 Disability Compensation Payment Instalments and Effective Dates, 11.2.1 Overview of Disability Compensation Payment Instalments and Effective Dates, 11.2.2 Instalments and Dates of Effect for Payments, Pensions and Allowances, 11.2.3 Dates of Effect for Determinations Resulting from Reviews, Dates of effect for determinations resulting from Commission reviews, Dates of effect for determinations resulting from VRB reviews, Dates of effect for determinations resulting from AAT reviews, 11.3.1 Overview of Payments to Agents and Trustees, 11.4.2 Effect of Going Overseas on Payment of Pensions, 11.4.3 Effect of Going Overseas on Payment of Supplements and Allowances, 11.4.4 Transfers Between Portable Pensions, 11.4.5 Bar to Portability - Pension Claimed During Temporary Return to Australia, Powers of Commission in Relation to Direct Credit Payments, Accounts into Which Direct Credit Payments can be Made, Payability of Seniors Supplement Where No Account is Nominated, 11.5.3 Exemptions from Payment by Direct Credit, Overview of Exemptions from Payment by Direct Credit, Exemption Due to Difficulty Accessing Financial Services, 11.5.6 Payment Method for Overseas Residents, 11.6.5 Payment of Tax Withholdings to Commissioner of Taxation, Payment of Tax Withholdings at Pensioner's Request, Payment of Tax Withholdings at the Commissioner of Taxation's Direction, 11.7.2 How Payments and Benefits may be Affected, 11.7.3 Redirection of Payments to Partner or Child, 11.9 Powers of Administration and Delegation, 11.9.1 Overview of Powers of Administration and Delegation, 11.9.2 Administrative Powers of the Commission, Role and Responsibilities of a Delegate of the Repatriation Commission, Resources Available to Delegates to Assist in Decision Making, 12.1.4 Requirements for Imposing Obligations, Legal Requirements for Section 54 Obligations, Time Frame for Response - Notification Period, Penalties for Failure to Meet Obligations, 12.2.1 Overview of Information Gathering Powers, 12.2.3 Using the Correct Information Gathering Powers, 12.2.4 Requirements for Information Gathering, 12.3.4 Exclusion/Exemption from Supplying Tax File Number, 12.4 Exchange of Information with Other Departments, 12.4.1 Overview of Exchange of Information with Other Departments, 12.4.2 Exchange of Information with Centrelink/Services Australia, 12.5.1 Overview of Income Support Reviews and Appeals, 12.5.2 Income Support and Review of Decisions by the Repatriation Commission, Circumstances Where Commission May Review Decisions, 12.5.3 Review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for Income Support Matters, Applications for Review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), DVA's Obligations Towards Application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Hearings and Decisions by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), 12.5.4 Federal Court and Income Support Matters, 12.5.5 Overview of Reviews and Appeals for Veterans' Compensation Matters, 12.5.6 Veterans' Compensation and Review of Decisions by the Repatriation Commission, 12.5.7 Review by the Veterans' Review Board (VRB).