Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

DEFENCE FORCE REGULATIONS 1952 - REG 58F

         (1)   Subject to subregulation (2), the Commonwealth must provide the medical and dental treatment required to keep a member healthy for the purpose of discharging the member's duties.

         (2)   The Minister may determine, in writing, conditions on which the treatment is to be provided to a member, having regard to:

                (a)    the treatment facilities available under the circumstances (including the place where the member is serving); and

               (b)    the duties of the member; and

                (c)    the operational requirements of the Defence Force.