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if the area was the Maralinga area—the period from the beginning of 27 September 1956 to the end of 30 May 1963; and

(b) the person was, at that time:

(i) a member of the Australian Defence Force; or

        (ii) an employee of the Commonwealth; or

          (iii) a person who, under a contract with the Commonwealth, provided construction, maintenance or support services relating to the conduct of nuclear tests in that nuclear test area during that period; and

    (c) the person was, at that time, an Australian resident.

    (2) To avoid doubt, the aircraft referred to in subclause (1) does not have to have been in the nuclear test area at the time it was contaminated.

    (3) For the purposes of subclause (1), aircraft includes any equipment on or attached to the aircraft.