Second Reading Speeches

Social Security Amendment (Diabetes Support) Bill 2016

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
MUIR, Sen Ricky
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Social Security Act 1991
to establish a health care card to provide people diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 with access to medication and peripheral devices; and the
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
to enable the Parliament to appropriate funds to support these payments.

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