What this instrument is
The Repatriation Medical Authority has registered the Statement of Principles concerning Guillain-Barre syndrome (Balance of Probabilities) (No. 61 of 2026). The instrument is recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation.
What the instrument does
The Statement of Principles sets out the medical and service-related factors that must exist for a veteran or defence member to make a successful compensation or rehabilitation claim for Guillain-Barre syndrome. The applicable standard is the Balance of Probabilities standard.
Enabling legislation
The instrument operates under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Administering department
The instrument is administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Effective date
The instrument came into force on 10 September 2026.
Scope
This instrument applies exclusively to veterans and defence members seeking compensation for Guillain-Barre syndrome. It has no direct application to small business owners, tradies, or general employers.
Key actions
- Employers who have veterans or defence members raise this topic can direct those individuals to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for information on how this Statement of Principles affects their compensation claims.
- The full instrument is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01175 for those who need to read the specific factors and definitions included.
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