Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00180:clause:1_1
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 7610–9483

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.
                               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)          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.
                                  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.