141Definitions

#### 141 Definitions In this Part: > Defence Department has the meaning given by the MRCA. > Defence Force has the meaning given by the MRCA. > defence‑related claim means a claim under this Act made before or after the MRCA commencement date (including a claim made but not determined before that date) in respect of an injury, loss, damage or death: (a) to which the MRCA does not apply; and (b) that relates to defence service that occurred before the MRCA commencement date. > Note 1: For injuries, diseases and deaths to which the MRCA applies, see Parts 2 and 3 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004. > Note 2: Rehabilitation may be provided following a defence‑related claim in respect of an injury. > defence service has the meaning given by the MRCA. > MRCC means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission established by section 361 of the MRCA. > service chief has the meaning given by the MRCA. > Veterans’ Affairs Department means the Department of State that deals with veterans’ affairs and that is administered by the Veterans’ Affairs Minister. > Veterans’ Affairs Minister has the meaning given by the MRCA.