Due to the repeal of the INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS 1997 – REG 995.1.03, many vulnerable veterans are now set to lose many $100’s to over a $1000 a month from their Invalidity Benefits come July 1st, 2017. This legislation allowed the compensatory nature of these benefits to be acknowledged and a lower rate of tax was applied to these payments. This repeal removes that recognition and Injured Ex ADF members will now lose large sums of money that actually allows such people to survive. For vulnerable members this money means being able to pay their rent or mortgage, feed and clothe their children and have a reasonable (not extravagant) life that does not mean living fortnight to fortnight because they were injured serving their nation. http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Petitions/House_of_Representatives_Petitions/Petitions_General/Sign_an_e-petition