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 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. Five part-time members are 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
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (originally the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986)
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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 |
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| Chair | Associate Professor The Hon. Anthony Lynham | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2030 |
| Member | Dr. Gillian Cowen | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2030 |
| Member | Prof. Michael Hensley | 4 April 2022 | 3 April 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Gerard Byrne | 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2030 |
| Member | Prof. Danielle Mazza | 29 June 2026 | 28 June 2030 |
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