Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01387:clause:1_1
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 6214–7992

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               allergic rhinitis—see subsection 7(2).
                               allergenic stimulus means an exogenous antigen capable of stimulating a type-I hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through IgE responses, and which:
(a)           is associated with the onset of allergic rhinitis symptoms; and
(b)          has been confirmed by specific allergy testing, including:
(i)            a positive skin prick test; or
(ii)         a positive serum test for allergen specific IgE; or
(iii)       a nasal specific allergen challenge.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  relevant service means:
(a)          operational service under the VEA;
(b)          peacekeeping service under the VEA;
(c)          hazardous service under the VEA;
(d)          British nuclear test defence service under the VEA;
(e)          warlike service under the MRCA; or
(f)           non-warlike service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               sensitising exposure to an allergen means an exposure to an allergen without the occurrence of symptoms where the clinical onset of allergic rhinitis occurs within 24 hours of a subsequent exposure to the same allergen.
                                  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.