Note that the criteria for acceptance of accidental injuries suffered under the previous Acts, is essentially the same as that now current under the SRCA, i.e. 'arising out of or in the course of' employment. However, for acceptance of liability for diseases the criteria have some significant differences, i.e.:
These criteria are discussed at more length at 15 [2].1 and 15.2 [3].
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/20104%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-15-injury-nexus-work/151-separate-requirements-accidental-injury-or-disease
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/liability-handbook/ch-15-injury-nexus-work/152-what-does-varying-nexus-mean-delegate