Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank the witnesses from Australia for agreeing to testify about the services they offer to veterans.
In your opening statement, you spoke of incapacity benefits. I also read a few things on your website, and I would like to ask you a few questions about that.
If I understand correctly, when one is an active member of what you call the Australian Defence Force, this benefit covers the difference between a full salary and what is currently being earned. For example, if someone was working full-time, and their disability allowed them to only work part-time, this benefit would cover the difference. On the other hand, if one is a veteran, and that veteran is paid the entire difference, up to 45 weeks, that goes down to 75% afterwards.
What is your reasoning behind this calculation?