"Debts will be reduced by an estimated $7.7 million over four years, resulting in net savings to the Government of $6.0 million over four years."

Some $4.2 million over four years will be spent on preventing overpayments to Department of Veterans' Affairs' (DVA) clients who receive compensation payments from insurance companies and statutory authorities.

"The measure will allow DVA client data to be matched with Centrelink data to prevent or recover any duplication of payments made by insurance companies and statutory authorities, to minimise overpayments and client debt," the budget reads.

"The measure is estimated to provide net savings of $0.2 million over four years."

A pilot program to investigate options for redesigning information communication technology (ICT) for veteran rehabilitation and compensation programs to better meet clients' needs and assist with early intervention and rehabilitation will be funded to the tune of $3.4 million in 2011-12.