Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01382:clause:1_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01382
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 7469–9860

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                     light means sunlight, and natural and artificial sources of ultraviolet light and visible light. Exposure to light may occur outdoors or indoors (for example through glass windows, under operating theatre lights or lamps that produce ultraviolet light during therapy).
                                      MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                     photoallergen means a substance which, when present in an area of skin which is exposed to light, is capable of producing an immune response and inflammation.
        Note: Examples of a photoallergen include UV absorbers in sunscreens and cosmetics (octocrylene, benzophenones, cinnamates, para-aminobenzoic acid derivatives), topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ketoprofen, piroxicam), fragrance chemicals (methyl coumarins, musk ambrette) and antimicrobials (fentichlor, hexachlorophene).
                                     photocontact dermatitis—see subsection 7(2).
                                     phototoxic agent means a topical substance which, when present in an area of skin which is exposed to light, is capable of producing direct tissue injury and inflammation.
        Note: Examples of a phototoxic agent include coal tar cream, fluorouracil cream, sap of fig trees, lime or lemon juice, cosmetic products, PUVA and photodynamic topical therapy.
                                     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.