Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00179:clause:1_1
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 9714–12526

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     chronic renal failure means:
(a)          having a glomerular filtration rate of less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for a period of at least 3 months; or
(b)          a need for renal replacement therapy (dialysis or transplantation) for treatment of complications of decreased glomerular filtration rate which would otherwise increase the risk of morbidity and mortality; or
(c)          undergoing chronic dialysis.
                                     clinically significant means sufficient to warrant ongoing management which may involve regular visits (for example, at least monthly) to a psychiatrist, counsellor or general practitioner.
Note: To warrant ongoing management does not require that any actual management was received or given for the condition.
                                     iron deficiency means having a serum ferritin level of less than 30  micrograms per litre.
                                     MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                     periodic limb movement disorder—see subsection 7(2).
                                     periodic limb movements of sleep are repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements of the extremities that occur during sleep. They typically consist of extension of the first toe and dorsiflexion of the ankle, which can also be accompanied by flexion of the knee and hip. The upper extremities may rarely be involved.
                                     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.
                                     specified list of drugs means:
         (a)          mirtazapine;
         (b)          olanzapine;
         (c)          selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors including citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine and sertraline;
         (d)          tricyclic antidepressants including amitriptyline; and
         (e)          venlafaxine.
                                     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.