Hi Graham
It has always been my view that if a ratepayer has the Gold Card and it is not stamped TPI or EDA they are required to be PCC approved. The Regulations define an eligible person as:
Clause 134 (a) persons who receive a pension, benefit or allowance under Chapter 2 of the Social Security Act 1991 of the Commonwealth, or a service pension under Part III of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 of the Commonwealth, and who are entitled to a pensioner concession card issued by or on behalf of the Commonwealth Government,
The pertinent word is ‘and’ following on from “or a service pension under Part III of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 of the Commonwealth”. Essentially from above it has always been my opinion and practice to allow Gold Card stamped TPI or EDA (which is identified in the Veterans Entitlement Act), however if not stamped check on-line with Centrelink and if GCH = Yes but PCC = No the ratepayer is not an eligible pensioner.
Happy to rethink if any other council has contrary advice.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Andrew
