Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021

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Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021

made under paragraph 88A(1)(d) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.

Compilation No. 1 

Compilation date: 19 February 2025

Includes amendments: F2025L00136

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 19 February 2025 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Modifications

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents

1  Name

3  Authority

4  Definitions

5  Specified kinds of treatment for Point Cook firefighters

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

 

1  Name

  This instrument is the Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under paragraph 88A(1)(d) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.

4  Definitions

  In this instrument:

Act means the Veterans’ Entitlements’ Act 1986.

health and wellbeing program means a 12-month program:

 (a) to improve or maintain an individual’s physical or mental health or social wellbeing; and

 (b) that includes:

 (i) regular fitness training supervised by appropriately qualified individuals; and

 (ii) education about cardiovascular health; and

 (c) run by or for the Commission.

Point Cook firefighter means a person who, at the RAAF Base Point Cook between 1 January 1957 and 31 December 1986:

 (a) served as a firefighter; or

 (b) participated in a firefighter training course; or

 (c) was an instructor of a firefighter training course.

5  Specified kinds of treatment for Point Cook firefighters

 (1) For paragraph 88A(1)(d) of the Act, a specified class is made up of:

 (a) Point Cook firefighters; and

 (b) if any of the firefighters has participated in a health and wellbeing program—the firefighters who the Commission determines should participate in the program again in all the circumstances.

 (2) Treatment of the following kinds is specified for a person in the class of people:

 (a) a health and wellbeing program;

 (b) colorectal cancer screening, by:

 (i) a faecal occult blood test; or

 (ii) a colonoscopy;

 


 (c) melanoma screening, by any 1 or more of the following means:

 (i) an examination by a general medical practitioner;

 (ii) dermoscopy or dermatoscopy;

 (iii) total body digital photography.

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

orig = original

am = amended

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

amdt = amendment

/sub‑subparagraph(s)

c = clause(s)

pres = present

C[x] = Compilation No. x

prev = previous

Ch = Chapter(s)

(prev…) = previously

def = definition(s)

Pt = Part(s)

Dict = Dictionary

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

Div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rep = repealed

effect

rs = repealed and substituted

F = Federal Register of Legislation

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

Sch = Schedule(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

cannot be given effect

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

mod = modified/modification

SubPt = Subpart(s)

No. = Number(s)

underlining = whole or part not

o = order(s)

commenced or to be commenced

Ord = Ordinance

 

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021

15 September 2021

(F2021L01265)

20 September 2021 (s 2)

—

Veterans’ Entitlements (Health and Wellbeing Program) Determination 2025

18 February 2025 (F2025L00136)

19 February 2025 (s 2)

—

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 2

Rep LA s 48D

s 4

am F2025L00136

s 5

rs F2025L00136

 

Overview

The Veterans' Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021 was enacted to address specific health and wellbeing needs of firefighters who served at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Point Cook between 1 January 1957 and 31 December 1986. This legislative instrument was made under paragraph 88A(1)(d) of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 by the relevant authority to provide targeted support and health services to these individuals. The primary policy objective is to ensure that Point Cook firefighters receive appropriate health and wellbeing programs, including colorectal and melanoma cancer screenings, thereby improving their overall physical and mental health. The determination specifies a class of people that includes Point Cook firefighters and any additional firefighters who have participated in a health and wellbeing program and are deemed by the Commission to require further participation. These individuals are entitled to receive a health and wellbeing program, colorectal cancer screening through either a faecal occult blood test or a colonoscopy, and melanoma screening through various methods such as examinations by general medical practitioners, dermoscopy, or total body digital photography. This legislative instrument aims to address any health disparities and ensure comprehensive care for this specific group of veterans.

Scope and Application

The Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021 applies specifically to Point Cook firefighters who served or participated in firefighter training at the RAAF Base Point Cook between 1 January 1957 and 31 December 1986. This encompasses individuals who served as firefighters, participated in firefighter training courses, or were instructors of such courses during the specified period. The Determination outlines the specified treatment and services these individuals are entitled to receive, including participation in a health and wellbeing program, colorectal cancer screening, and melanoma screening. The geographic scope of the Act is not explicitly restricted, suggesting it applies nationally under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986. While the Determination does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, it is made under the authority of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, which might contain such provisions. The application and scope of the Determination can potentially be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although specific details are not outlined in the text.

Key Provisions

The Veterans’ Entitlements (Point Cook Firefighters) Determination 2021 (the Determination) outlines specific classes of individuals eligible for particular treatments under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act). Section 1 of the Determination names the instrument, while section 3 specifies the authority under which it is made. Section 4 provides definitions for key terms used in the Determination, such as "health and wellbeing program" and "Point Cook firefighter." Section 5 specifies the kinds of treatment for Point Cook firefighters, including participation in a health and wellbeing program, colorectal cancer screening, and melanoma screening. Under the Determination, Point Cook firefighters, and any additional firefighters deemed appropriate by the Commission, are entitled to a health and wellbeing program (section 5(2)(a)). This program is designed to enhance physical, mental health, and social wellbeing, with structured fitness training and cardiovascular health education (section 4). Additionally, Point Cook firefighters are entitled to colorectal cancer screening via a faecal occult blood test or colonoscopy (section 5(2)(b)(i) and (ii)), and melanoma screening through methods such as an examination by a general medical practitioner, dermoscopy, or total body digital photography (section 5(2)(c)). The Determination imposes specific obligations on the Commonwealth and relevant entities. The Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that eligible Point Cook firefighters are provided with the specified treatments as outlined in section 5. This includes facilitating access to health and wellbeing programs and ensuring that screenings for colorectal cancer and melanoma are available and administered according to the Determination. The Department of Veterans' Affairs, or other designated entities, must oversee the implementation of these provisions, ensuring that all eligible firefighters receive the appropriate care and support. Breaches of the provisions outlined in the Determination may lead to civil or criminal consequences. For instance, if an entity fails to provide the specified treatments to eligible Point Cook firefighters, it may be subject to enforcement actions under the Act. While specific penalties are not detailed within the Determination itself, the Act may impose penalties for non-compliance, which could include fines or other administrative sanctions. The severity of the penalty would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as any applicable regulations or guidelines.

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