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FRLI ID: F2012L02315
Portfolio: Veterans' Affairs
Veterans' Entitlements (Veterans' Children Education Scheme - Portability
Adjustments) Instrument 2012
FRLI ID: F2012L02313
Portfolio: Veterans' Affairs
Committee view
2.2
The committee seeks clarification from the Minister
for Veterans' Affairs in relation to the possible impact these instruments may
have on the right to freedom of movement.
Overview
2.3
These instruments alter the length of time an eligible child can travel
overseas temporarily while receiving a Clean Energy Advance or a Clean Energy
Supplement under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and
Training Scheme or the Veterans' Children Education Scheme from 13 weeks to six
weeks.
Compatibility with human rights
2.4
The statements of compatibility state that the instruments engage the
right to social security, however no direct consideration is given to any
possible limitations on the right to freedom of movement contained in Article 12
of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Removing
eligibility for a benefit if a child is absent from the country for six weeks
or more, may impact on a person's freedom of movement.
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