Second Reading Speeches

Aged Care Amendment Bill 2011

Type
Government
Portfolio
Health and Ageing
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Aged Care Act 1997
in relation to: consumer protection for accommodation bonds paid to aged care services; and Complaints Principles replacing Investigation Principles; and
Aged Care Act 1997
,
Health Insurance Act 1973
and
National Health Act 1953
to remove redundant provisions. Also repeals the
Aged or Disabled Persons Care Act 1954
and the
Nursing Home Charge (Imposition) Act 1994
.

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