Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00237:clause:1_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00237
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 6871–9511

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               change in the ambient barometric pressure as specified means a significant and rapid reduction or increase in the pressure surrounding the person, including in such circumstances as:
         (a)          ascending from a submerged craft or device or a submarine escape training facility;
         (b)          decompression or compression in a hypobaric or hyperbaric chamber;
         (c)          flying;
         (d)          sky diving;
         (e)          underwater diving;
         (f)           working in a submarine; or
         (g)          working in a pressurised chamber or tunnel.
                               impaired drainage of the sinus means one of the following which leads to a narrowing or obstruction of the affected sinus or sinus opening:
         (a)          an anatomical deformity including, but not limited to, deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, adenoidal hypertrophy, fracture of the facial bones and any other bony structural abnormalities;
         (b)          a soft tissue abnormality or mucosal swelling affecting the sinus including, but not limited to, polyps, tumours, inflammation, sarcoidosis, granulomas and scarring; or
         (c)          a foreign body including, but not limited to, fungal balls, nasal packing, nasogastric or nasotracheal tubes, and dental detritus.
                               mechanical ventilation means an artificial method of ventilation in which air is forced into the lungs of a person via mechanical means, and includes anaesthetic and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) use.
                                  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.
                               sinus barotrauma—see subsection 7(2).
                                  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.