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2000/2001 ANNUAL REPORT
9. Appeals to the Specialist Medical Review Council


Under the legislation the Repatriation Commission, an ex-service person or an eligible dependant, or an organisation representing veterans, may ask the Specialist Medical Review Council to review:

  • a Statement of Principles; or

  • a decision of the Repatriation Medical Authority not to determine a Statement of Principles in respect of a particular kind of injury, disease or death; or

  • a decision by the Repatriation Medical Authority under subsection 196C(4) of the Act not to carry out an investigation in respect of a particular kind of injury, disease or death.

As at 30 June 2001, the Authority has not been advised of the outcome of any reviews advised in previous annual reports. No new requests for information in relation to a review have been received from the Specialist Medical Review Council in the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001.

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