Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00027:clause:1_1:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00027
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 12850–16691

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               aquatic activities means an activity in which the external ear opening is submerged in water, or which causes retention of water in the ear canal.
        Note: Examples of aquatic activities include swimming, underwater diving, water sports and trekking through watercourses.
                               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 three 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.
                                  chronic suppurative otitis media means a recurrent or continuous infective disorder of the middle ear characterised by perforation of the tympanic membrane and aural discharge.
                               exostosis of the external auditory canal means abnormal bone growth within the external auditory ear canal caused by irritation from prolonged or repeated exposure to cold wind and water. It is also known as surfer's ear.
                               extrinsic aural device means an instrument which occludes the external auditory canal or creates a seal over the ear.
Note: Examples of extrinsic aural devices include:
           (a)     ear buds or plugs;
        (b)     hearing aids;
        (c)     headphones; and
        (d)     stethoscopes.
                               hot and humid weather conditions means:
(a)           ambient humidity exceeding 40 percent; and
(b)          maximum temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
                               immunocompromised state as specified means a condition of substantially lowered immune function, such as would occur in the following conditions or circumstances:
(a)            being treated with an immunosuppressive drug;
(b)             having a haematological or solid organ malignancy;
(c)             having chronic renal failure;
(d)             having infection with human immunodeficiency virus;
(e)             having severe malnutrition; or
(f)              undergoing solid organ, stem cell or bone marrow transplantation.
        Note: chronic renal failure and immunosuppressive drug are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  immunosuppressive drug means a drug or an agent which results in substantial suppression of immune responses.
Note: Examples of an immunosuppressive drug include:
        (a)     chemotherapeutic agents used for the treatment of cancer;
        (b)     corticosteroids, other than inhaled or topical corticosteroids;
        (c)     drugs used to prevent transplant rejection; and
        (d)     tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitors.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                               otitis externa—see subsection 7(2).
                               otomycosis means a fungal infection of the external auditory canal.
                                  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)