Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01386:clause:1_1
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 6213–8026

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)          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.
                                             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.