The Naval Association

The Naval Association

of Australia

VA131 Thursday 15 September 2005
NEW APPOINTMENT TO MILITARY REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION COMMISSION
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs, De-Anne Kelly, today announced the appointment of Major General Mark Evans DSC AM as a member of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.
Mrs Kelly said it was important that a senior member of the Australian Defence Force be on the Commission, which is responsible for administering the compensation scheme that covers ADF personnel who suffer injury or illness as a result of their service.
"Major General Evans has served in the ADF since 1976 and during this time has held a number of different operational and administrative roles," Mrs Kelly said.
"His achievements in the field and as an administrator bring an impressive knowledge of military specific issues to the Commission.
"As Head of Defence Personnel Executive, Major General Evans has a thorough understanding of the needs of ADF members of the three service arms."
During his ADF career of 29 years, Major General Evans has served with the United Nations in the Middle East, commanded the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment and the 3rd Brigade of the Army as well as holding the position of Deputy Chief of Joint Operations. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1994 and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 2000.
The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission comprises five members, including the President and Deputy President of the Repatriation Commission, two members nominated by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and a member of the Australian Defence Force, nominated by the Minister for Defence.
The Commission is responsible for administering the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act, which covers all ADF personnel for compensation and other benefits for injuries or disease suffered due to their service on or after 1 July 2004, and for the dependants of ADF members whose deaths were the result of their service.