Amendment of Statement of Principles concerning effects of lightning No. 197 of 1995

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REPATRIATION MEDICAL AUTHORITY

 

INSTRUMENT No 197 of 1995

 

VETERANS’ ENTITLEMENTS ACT 1986

 

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The Repatriation Medical Authority has determined, under subsection 196B(2) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, the attached instrument Number 197 of 1995.

 

2. This instrument amends Instrument No.151 of 1995 (Statement of Principles concerning effects of lightning) by changing the wording of the definition “effects of lightning”.

 

3. The change in wording by excluding 'external burn due to lightning', more accurately reflects the intention of this Instrument.

 

4. 'External burn due to lightning' is more appropriately included in Instrument No.37 of 1994 (Statement of Principles concerning external burns) and Instrument No.195 of 1995 (Amendment to Statement of Principles concerning external burn).

 

 

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