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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               being exposed to HIV-1 or HIV-2 means:
         (a)           having percutaneous exposure (intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal) or permucosal exposure to a specified body substance which is derived from a person infected with HIV-1 or HIV-2; or
         (b)           having a tissue or organ transplant, where the tissue or organ is derived from a person infected with HIV-1 or HIV-2.
Note: specified body substance is also defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
                               human immunodeficiency virus infection—see subsection 7(2).
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          eligible war service (other than operational service) under the VEA;
         (b)          defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA; or
         (c)          peacetime service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               specified body substance means:
         (a)          blood, blood products or any body fluid containing blood; or
         (b)          semen or vaginal secretions.
                                  terminal event means the proximate or ultimate cause of death and includes the following:
         (a)           pneumonia;
         (b)           respiratory failure;
         (c)           cardiac arrest;
         (d)           circulatory failure; or
         (e)           cessation of brain function.
                                  VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.