Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01389:clause:1_1
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Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 5147–7275

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     being exposed to a pathogenic bacterium means:
(a)          being bitten by an animal infected with a pathogenic bacterium; or
(b)          having direct contact of the skin or mucous membranes with:
(i)            urine or tissues of animals infected with a pathogenic bacterium; or
(ii)         water, soil or vegetation contaminated with a pathogenic bacterium; or
(c)          ingesting food or water contaminated with a pathogenic bacterium; or
(d)          inhaling aerosols contaminated with a pathogenic bacterium.
         Note 1: Contamination of soil, water and vegetation can occur as a result of flooding. Contact with contaminated water can occur during outdoor activities such as swimming, wading and rafting in rivers, and lakes and dams.
Note 2: direct contact is also defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
                                     direct contact means physical contact where no protective or impermeable barrier is used.
                                     leptospirosis—see subsection 7(2).
                                     MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                     relevant service means:
         (a)          operational service under the VEA;
         (b)          peacekeeping service under the VEA;
         (c)          hazardous service under the VEA;
         (d)          British nuclear test defence service under the VEA;
         (e)          warlike service under the MRCA; or
         (f)           non-warlike 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.