PART 1 — INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 The Treatment Principles, prepared by the Repatriation Commission under section 90 of the Act, set out the circumstances in which, and conditions subject to which, treatment may be provided for eligible persons under Part V of the Act and are to be read subject to the Act.

1.1.2 The Treatment Principles state the policies under which the Repatriation Commission may provide, or accept financial responsibility for the cost of, treatment for persons eligible under the Act.

Note: Consistent with the Act, treatment extends beyond medical treatment and also encompasses social and domestic assistance.

1.1.3 On 1 January 2005 the Treatment Principles constituted by Instrument No. 5 of 1993 (as amended) are revoked and these Principles commence.