2.1Treatment for eligible persons in Australia

2.1 Treatment for eligible persons in Australia

2.1.1 Subject to these Principles, the Commission may provide or arrange for treatment in Australia of:

(a) entitled persons who have been issued with:

(i) a Gold Card;or

(ii) a White Card; or

(iii) a written authorisation issued on behalf of the Commission; and

(b) Vietnam veterans and their dependants, who are not otherwise eligible, and who are certified by a medical practitioner as requiring urgent hospital treatment for an injury or disease.

Note: See Principle 2.5 in relation to urgent treatment for Vietnam veterans and their dependants.