Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00007:clause:1_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00007
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 6933–9025

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     irritant means a chemical substance or physical agent which, when it comes into contact with an area of skin, is capable of producing direct tissue injury and inflammation. It does not include heat, cold, friction, solar radiation or other forms of radiation. Examples of irritants include:
(a)          cleansers (including soap and alcohol based hand rubs);
(b)          detergents (including sodium lauryl sulphate);
(c)          oils and coolants;
(d)          fuels;
(e)          solvents;
(f)           food (including citrus fruits);
(g)          alkalis (including wet cement or lime);
(h)          pesticides (including insect repellent);
(i)            adhesives (including epoxy resins);
(j)            tear gas or smokescreens;
(k)          fibreglass;
(l)            plant sap (including spurge);
(m)        bodily fluids of the rove beetle; and
(n)          urine or faecal incontinence.
                                     irritant contact dermatitis—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.