Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01048:reg:49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01048
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 49
Character Range: 61172–62029

49  Provision of medical and dental treatment
 (1) The Commonwealth must arrange provision to a member of the Defence Force rendering continuous full time service of medical and dental treatment necessary to keep the member fit for the performance of the member's duties.
 (2) The provision of treatment under subsection (1) is not required to comply with a law of a State or Territory if it complies with a Defence Instruction.
 (3) The Commonwealth must arrange for the supply of pharmaceuticals required for the provision of treatment under subsection (1), including arranging associated activities such as transport, storage and possession of the pharmaceuticals.
 (4) The supply of pharmaceuticals (and associated activities) under subsection (3) is not required to comply with a law of a State or Territory if it complies with a Defence Instruction.