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Specialist Medical Review Council
SMRC
June 1994 – present
Independent statutory body of medical specialists that, on request, reviews Statements of Principles made by the Repatriation Medical Authority and the authority's decisions not to make or amend them.
How it came into existence
Established in June 1994 alongside the Repatriation Medical Authority under amendments to the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986, as the review body for the new Statements of Principles system.
Legislation: Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986
Main functions
- Review of Statements of Principles
- Review of decisions not to make or amend Statements of Principles
- Directing the Repatriation Medical Authority to amend or revoke Statements of Principles
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Veterans' Affairs.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
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