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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                  being exposed to the hepatitis C virus means:
(a)          having percutaneous exposure (intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal) or permucosal exposure to a specified body substance which is derived from a person infected with the hepatitis C virus; or
(b)          having a tissue or organ transplant, where the tissue or organ is derived from a person infected with the hepatitis C virus.
Note: specified body substance is also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  hepatitis C—see subsection 7(2).
                                  iron overload means an accumulation of excess iron in tissues and organs which has been confirmed by elevated ferritin or transferrin saturation levels.
Note: Causes include haemochromatosis or blood transfusions.
                                  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.
                                  specified body substance means:
(a)          blood, blood products or any body fluid containing blood; or
(b)          semen or vaginal secretions.
                               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.