Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 20
Character Range: 103542–104820

20      There is a severe functional impact from symptoms associated with a digestive or reproductive system condition.

            (1) At least 2 of the following apply to the person:

                 (a) the person's attention and concentration at a task is frequently (at least once every hour) interrupted or reduced by chronic pain or other symptoms or personal care needs associated with the digestive or reproductive system condition;

                 (b) the person has severe difficulty sustaining work activities or other tasks for a total of more than 3 hours a day, even with regular breaks, due to symptoms of the digestive or reproductive system condition;

                 (c) the person has severe difficulty travelling to or participating in community or social environments due to symptoms or management of the gastrointestinal or reproductive system functions, causing frequent disruption to daily activities due to avoidance of activities;

                 Example: the person avoids using lifts, public transport or being near others due to the nature of their condition.

                 (d) the person is frequently (twice or more per month) absent from work, education or training activities due to the digestive or reproductive system condition.