Statement of Principles: Adrenal Insufficiency (Balance of Probabilities) No. 59 of 2026

Overview

The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered a new Statement of Principles concerning adrenal insufficiency under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. The instrument is numbered F2026L01172 (No. 59 of 2026) and is administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

What the instrument does

The Statement of Principles sets out the medical factors that must exist for a veteran or service member to establish, on the balance of probabilities, that adrenal insufficiency is connected to their military service.

Effective date

The instrument came into force on 8 September 2026.

Relevance to small business

This instrument has no direct impact on small business owners or their compliance obligations.

Further information

The full instrument is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01172.

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