Second Reading Speeches

Aged Care Amendment (Residential Care) Bill 2006

Type
Government
Portfolio
Health and Ageing
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Aged Care Act 1997
to: harmonise aged care and pension assets tests in relation to income streams purchased on or after 20 September 2007 and asset disposals (i.e. gifts); and clarify the delegation of certain powers to Aged Care Assessment Teams.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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