Veterans’ Entitlements and Military Compensation Law

4th Edition

 

Robin Creyke, Peter Sutherland

Alexandria, NSW: Federation Press, 2024

Paperback    976pp         RRP: $144.00

 

Reviewer: Michael O’Brien, June 2024

 

This is a book for lawyers rather than for veterans. It prints two Acts – Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 and its predecessor Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986. As the Acts unfold they are extensively annotated with all the relevant interpretative material from courts and tribunals. The core of the book is complemented by a summary of the complex history of military compensation in Australia. There is also a valuable discussion of defence honours and awards and war grave entitlements.

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The book is authoritative and logical, offering a clear path through the maze of current legislation.

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This is an important addition to our collection of books and pamphlets relating to the law and the military.

 

 

The RUSI – Vic Library is most grateful to the publishers for making this work available for review.