The Authority determines Statements of Principles in respect of particular kinds of injuries, diseases or death based on medical-scientific evidence detailing the factors which can connect the injuries, diseases or death with the circumstances of service in Australia's military forces. The Statements of Principles are used for the purpose of determining claims for compensation under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. All members of the Authority must be a medical practitioner, or a medical scientist, with at least 10 years experience, of whom one must have at least 5 years experience in epidemiology. The Authority is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department. 5 part-time members appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the VE Act), section 196A
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 8, 259 Queen Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Terry Campbell AM | 1 July 2021 | 30 June 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Gerard Byrne | 1 July 2025 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Michael Hensley | 4 April 2022 | 3 April 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Jenny Doust | 1 October 2020 | 30 September 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Flavia Cicuttini AM | 1 July 2021 | 30 June 2026 |
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