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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 5492–6868

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                             acute infectious mononucleosis—see subsection 7(2).
                             being exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus means:
         (a)          having exposure of the oral mucosa to saliva infected with the
         Epstein-Barr virus; or
         (b)          receiving a blood transfusion, blood products, a stem cell transplant or an organ transplant infected with the Epstein-Barr virus.
                             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.
                             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.