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DISABILITY & SUPPORT
For Veterans and their families

DVA offers practical support to help you stay independent and in your own home. For complex or high-level care needs, your GP can refer you to DVA's Community Nursing program.
Tax concessions on cars for people with a disability
Eligibility for veterans
You're eligible for car tax concessions if you are a veteran with a disability and you:
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intend to use the car for your personal transport from the date you get the car, for either
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two years
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until the car has travelled 40,000 kilometres
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have served in the Australian Defence Force or any other Commonwealth armed force and as a result of that service any of the following apply
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you lost a leg or both arms
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total and permanent loss of use in a leg or both arms
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you receive a totally and permanently incapacitated (TPI) pension
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you receive a special rate disability pension.
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Eligibility for people with disability
You're eligible for car tax concessions if you:
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have a certificate that certifies you have lost the use of one or more limbs to the extent that you are unable to use public transport – this can either be
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a permanent certificate issued by Medibank Health Solutions (MHS)
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a current certificate of medical eligibility from a medical practitioner – these are valid from 9 December 2020 and can be permanent or temporary
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intend to use the car to travel to or from gainful employment from the date you get the car, for either
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two years
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until the car has travelled 40,000 kilometres.
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