Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Download] [Help]

HEALTH ACT 1993 - NOTES

Dictionary

(see s 2)

Note 1     The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2     For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1 defines the following terms:

              •     ACAT

              •     Act

              •     ACT

              •     appoint

              •     Commonwealth

              •     Coroner's Court

              •     director-general (see s 163)

              •     entity

              •     exercise

              •     function

              •     health practitioner

              •     in relation to

              •     interest

              •     make

              •     pharmacist

              •     proceeding

              •     sitting day

              •     territory authority

              •     territory law

              •     the Territory

              •     tribunal.

"abortion", for part 6 (Abortions)—see section 80.

"authorised representative", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

"CEO"—

        (a)     of a health facility, for part 4 (Quality assurance)—see section 22; and

        (b)     of a health professional organisation, for part 4 (Quality assurance)—see section 23; and

        (c)     of a health facility, for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 53.

"chief executive officer, Calvary "means the person engaged to exercise the functions of the position of chief executive officer (however described) of Calvary Health Care ACT Limited (Public Division) under the rules of Calvary Health Care ACT Limited.

"community pharmacy", for part 9 (Pharmacists and pharmacy premises)—see section 128.

"core conditions", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

"council" means the Local Hospital Network Council established under section 13.

"day hospital "means a facility where a person is admitted for surgical or medical treatment and discharged on the same day.

"dental technical work" means work involving the making, altering, repairing or maintaining of dental prosthetic appliances.

Example—dental technical work

shade-taking for dental prosthetic appliances

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

"dental technician" means a person who does dental technical work and either—

        (a)     is a graduate of a course of education in dental technical work accredited by the Council of Regulating Authorities for Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists (CORA); or

        (b)     has—

              (i)     completed a course of education or training in dental prosthetic work outside Australia that is accredited by CORA; and

              (ii)     passed an exam in dental prosthetic work accredited by CORA.

"dentist", for a health facility, for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 52.

"divulge", for part 8 (Secrecy)—see section 121.

"doctor", for a health facility, for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 52.

"engage" in conduct means—

        (a)     do an act; or

        (b)     omit to do an act.

"entity", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

"health board" means—

        (a)     a national board under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT); or

        (b)     a health profession board under the Health Professionals Act 2004.

"health facility"—see section 6.

"health facility QAC", for a health facility, for part 4 (Quality assurance)—see section 20.

"health professional organisation", for part 4 (Quality assurance)—see section 21.

"health professional organisation QAC", for a health professional organisation, for part 4 (Quality assurance)—see section 20.

"health service"—see section 5.

"health service provider"—see section 7.

"health service report", for part 4 (Quality assurance)—see section 38.

"hospital", for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 50.

"information holder", for part 8 (Secrecy)—see section 122.

"local hospital network"—see section 8.

"ministerial report", for part 4 (Quality assurance)—section 41.

"negotiating agent", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

"negotiating period", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 103 (2).

"practice corporation", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

"protected information", for part 8 (Secrecy)—see section 123.

"quality assurance committee"—see section 24.

"review", in relation to the scope of clinical practice, for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 55.

"scope of clinical practice", of a doctor or dentist, for a health facility, for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 54.

"scope of clinical practice committee"—see section 51.

"scope of clinical practice executive decision notice", for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 70.

"scope of clinical practice report", for part 5 (Reviewing scope of clinical practice)—see section 67.

"sensitive information"—see section 124.

"service contract", for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

"special purpose QAC", for part 4 (Quality assurance), for a purpose stated in the approval—see section 20.

"VMO", or visiting medical officer, for part 7 (VMO service contracts)—see section 100.

Endnotes

1     About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2     Abbreviation key

A = Act

NI = Notifiable instrument

AF = Approved form

o = order

am = amended

om = omitted/repealed

amdt = amendment

ord = ordinance

AR = Assembly resolution

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

CN = Commencement notice

pres = present

def = definition

prev = previous

DI = Disallowable instrument

(prev...) = previously

dict = dictionary

pt = part

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

r = rule/subrule

Assembly

reloc = relocated

div = division

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired

R[X] = Republication No

Gaz = gazette

RI = reissue

hdg = heading

s = section/subsection

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

sch = schedule

ins = inserted/added

sdiv = subdivision

LA = Legislation Act 2001

SL = Subordinate law

LR = legislation register

sub = substituted

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

underlining = whole or part not commenced

mod = modified/modification

or to be expired

3     Legislation history

Health Act 1993 No 13

notified 1 March 1993 (Gaz 1993 No S23)

commenced 1 March 1993 (s 2)

as amended by

Health (Amendment) Act 1994 No 23

notified 20 May 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S87)

commenced 20 May 1994 (s 2)

Public Sector Management (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 1994 No 38 sch 1 pt 44

notified 30 June 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S121)

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 1994 (s 2 (1))

sch 1 pt 44 commenced 1 July 1994 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1994 No S142)

Administrative Appeals (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994 No 60 sch 1

notified 11 October 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S197)

s 1, s 2 commenced 11 October 1994 (s 2 (1))

sch 1 commenced 14 November 1994 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1994 No S250)

Health and Community Care Services (Consequential Provisions) Act 1996 No 35 sch

notified 1 July 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S130)

commenced 1 July 1996 (s 2)

Health (Amendment) Act 1998 No 50

notified 16 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S205)

commenced 16 November 1998 (s 2)

Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1998 No 54 sch

notified 27 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S207)

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 November 1998 (s 2 (1))

sch commenced 9 December 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No 49)

Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 No 44 pt 175

notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)

pt 175 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2001 (No 2) 2001 No 56 pt 1.3

notified 5 September 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S65)

s 1, s 2 commenced 5 September 2001 (IA s 10B)

amdts 1.3-1.8, 1.10-1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.35 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 (2))

pt 1.3 remainder commenced 5 September 2001 (s 2 (1))

Health and Community Care Services (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Act 2002 No 47 pt 1.2

notified LR 20 December 2002

s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 1.2 commenced 31 December 2002 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2003 A2003-41 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 11 September 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 9 October 2003 (s 2 (1))

Health Amendment Act 2003 A2003-43

notified LR 29 September 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 30 September 2003 (s 2)

Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-10 pt 2

notified LR 19 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 27 May 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-9)

Health Professionals Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-39 sch 1 pt 1.3

notified LR 8 July 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 July 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 7 July 2005 (s 2 and see Health Professionals Act 2004 A2004-38, s 2 and CN2005-11)

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2005 A2005-28 amdt 1.70

notified LR 6 July 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 July 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

amdt 1.70 commenced 7 July 2005 (s 2)

Criminal Code Harmonisation Act 2005 A2005-54 sch 1 pt 1.24

notified LR 27 October 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.24 commenced 24 November 2005 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 (No 2) A2005-62 sch 3 pt 3.10

notified LR 21 December 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 21 December 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 11 January 2006 (s 2 (1))

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-27 pt 2, sch 1

notified LR 14 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2, sch 1 commenced 14 December 2006 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-46 sch 2 pt 2.8

notified LR 17 November 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 November 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.8 commenced 18 November 2006 (s 2 (2))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 2) A2007-16 sch 3 pt 3.18

notified LR 20 June 2007

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 April 2007 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 3 pt 3.18 commenced 11 July 2007 (s 2 (1))

Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 A2008-26 sch 2 pt 2.12

notified LR 14 August 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 14 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.12 commenced 14 February 2009 (s 2 and LA s 79)

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.53

notified LR 4 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.53 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) Act 2010 A2010-10 sch 2 pt 2.7

notified LR 31 March 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.7 commenced 1 July 2010 (s 2 (1) (a))

as modified by

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2010 (No 2) SL2010-39 s 3 and sch 1

notified LR 11 October 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 11 October 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

s 3 and sch 1 commenced 12 October 2010 (s 2)

as amended by

Fair Trading (Australian Consumer Law) Amendment Act 2010 A2010-54 sch 3 pt 3.11

notified LR 16 December 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 16 December 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.11 commenced 1 January 2011 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 A2011-3 sch 3 pt 3.22

notified LR 22 February 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.22 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2)

Health Amendment Act 2011 A2011-11

notified LR 12 April 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 12 April 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

s 4, s 5 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (2))

remainder commenced 13 April 2011 (s 2 (1))

Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.76

notified LR 30 June 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.76 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) A2011-28 sch 3 pt 3.18

notified LR 31 August 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.18 commenced 21 September 2011 (s 2 (1))

4     Amendment history

Long title
long title     sub 1998 No 50 s 4
    am 2002 No 47 amdt 1.10

Name of Act
s 1     sub 2001 No 56 amdt 1.3

Dictionary
s 2     om 2001 No 44 amdt 1.2022
    ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.3
    am A2006-27 s 4; A2010-10 amdt 2.27

Notes
s 3     defs reloc to dict 2001 No 56 amdt 1.6
    sub 2001 No 56 amdt 1.7

Declaration of quality assurance activity
s 3A     renum as s 4

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4     orig s 4
    renum as s 5 and then s 10
    prev s 4
    (prev s 3A) ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.8
    renum as s 4 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 5
    pres s 4
    (prev s 3A) ins A2005-54 amdt 1.167
    renum as s 4 A2006-27 amdt 1.1

Important concepts
pt 2 hdg     orig pt 2 hdg
    renum as pt 3 hdg
    pres pt 2 hdg
    ins A2006-27 s 5

What is a health service?
s 5     orig s 5
    renum as s 6 and then s 11
    prev s 5
    renum as s 10
    pres s 5
    ins A2006-27 s 5

What is a health facility?
s 6     orig s 6
    renum as s 7 and then s 12
    prev s 6
    renum as s 11
    pres s 6
    ins A2006-27 s 5
    am A2010-10 amdt 2.28

Who is a health service provider?
s 7     orig s 7
    renum as s 8
    prev s 7
    renum as s 12
    pres s 7
    ins A2006-27 s 5
    am A2010-10 amdt 2.29

Appointment of members
s 7A     renum as s 9

What is the local hospital network?
s 8 hdg     (prev s 7 hdg) sub 2001 No 56 amdt 1.10
s 8     (prev s 7) am 1994 No 38 sch 1 pt 44; 1996 No 35 sch; 2001 No 56 amdts 1.10-1.12
    renum as s 8 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    am 2002 No 47 amdt 1.12, amdt 1.13
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 4

Disclosure of interest
s 8A     renum as s 11

Appointment of members
s 9     (prev s 7A) ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.13
    renum as s 9 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6

Health care principles
pt 3 hdg     orig pt 3 hdg
    sub 1998 No 50 s 6
    om A2006-27 s 6
    pres pt 3 hdg
    (prev pt 2 hdg) renum as pt 3 hdg A2006-27 amdt 1.2

General
div 3.1 hdg     (prev pt 3 div 1 hdg) renum R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6

Confidentiality and evidentiary matters
div 3.2 hdg     (prev pt 3 div 2 hdg) renum R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6

Objectives
s 10     orig s 10
    renum as s 13
    prev s 10
    (prev s 8) am 1998 No 50 s 7
    renum as s 10 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6
    pres s 10
    (prev s 4) am 1996 No 35 sch
    renum as s 5 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    am 2002 No 47 amdt 1.11
    renum as s 10 A2006-27 amdt 1.3
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.220

Medicare principles and commitments
s 11     orig s 11
    renum as s 14
    prev s 11
    (prev s 8A) ins 1998 No 50 s 8
    renum as s 11 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6
    pres s 11
    (prev s 5) am 1994 No 23 s 4; 2001 No 56 amdt 1.9
    renum as s 6 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    renum as s 11 A2006-27 amdt 1.3

Legal effect
s 12     orig s 12
    renum as s 15
    prev s 12
    (prev s 9) am 1998 No 50 s 9; 2001 No 56 amdts 1.14-1.17
    renum as s 12 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    am A2003-41 amdt 1.1
    om A2006-27 s 6
    pres s 12
    (prev s 6) renum as s 7 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    renum as s 12 A2006-27 amdt 1.3

Local Health and Hospitals Network
pt 3A hdg     orig pt 3A hdg
    renum as pt 4 hdg
    pres pt 3A hdg
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Establishment, functions and members of Local Hospital Network Council
div 3A.1 hdg     ins A2011-11 s 5

Local Hospital Network Council
s 13     (prev s 10) am 1998 No 50 s 10; 1998 No 54 sch
    renum as s 13 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2005-54 amdt 1.168
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Protection of people assisting committee
s 13AA     renum as s 17

Definitions for pt 4
s 13AB     renum as s 18

Committee to be approved
s 13AC     renum as s 19

Procedure and conduct of matters
s 13AD     renum as s 20

Disclosure of interest
s 13AE     renum as s 21

Nondisclosure of identity
s 13AF     renum as s 22

Admissibility of evidence
s 13AG     renum as s 23

Members not compellable
s 13AH     renum as s 24

Protection of members
s 13AI     renum as s 25

Protection of people assisting committee
s 13AJ     renum as s 26

Interpretation for pt 5
s 13A     renum as s 27

Functions of council
s 14     (prev s 11) sub 1998 No 50 s 11
    renum as s 14 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.239

Council report to Minister etc
s 15 hdg     (prev s 12 hdg) sub A2003-41 amdt 1.1
s 15     (prev s 12) am 1998 No 50 s 12
    renum as s 15 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Membership of council
s 16     (prev s 13) am 1996 No 35 sch; 1998 No 50 s 13; 2001 No 56 amdts 1.18-1.24
    renum as s 16 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    am 2002 No 47 amdt 1.14
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Members of council
s 17     orig s 17
    om 1996 No 35 sch
    pres s 17
    (prev s 13AA) ins 1998 No 50 s 14
    am 2001 No 56 amdt 1.25
    renum as s 17 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    am 2002 No 47 amdt 1.14
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Chair and deputy chair
s 18     orig s 18
    om 1996 No 35 sch
    pres s 18
    (prev s 13AB) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    def prescribed body ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    am 2001 No 56 amdt 1.26
    def private day hospital facility ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as s 18 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Term of appointment of members
s 19     (prev s 13AC) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.2023, amdt 1.2024
    renum as s 19 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 s 6
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Ending of appointment of members
s 19A     orig s 19A
    renum as s 31
    pres s 19A
    ins A2011-11 s 5

Conditions of appointment generally
s 19B     ins A2011-11 s 5

Proceedings of council
div 3A.2 hdg     ins A2011-11 s 5

Time and place of meetings of council
s 19C     ins A2011-11 s 5
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.239

Procedures governing proceedings of council
s 19D     ins A2011-11 s 5
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.239

Council—disclosure of interests
s 19E     ins A2011-11 s 5

Review of pt 3A
div 3A.3 hdg     ins A2011-11 s 5
    exp 1 July 2013 (s 19F (3))

Review of pt 3A
s 19F     ins A2011-11 s 5
    exp 1 July 2013 (s 19F (3))

Quality assurance
pt 4 hdg     (prev pt 3A hdg) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as pt 4 hdg R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance—important concepts
div 4.1 hdg     (prev pt 3A div 1 hdg) renum R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Definitions—pt 4
s 20     (prev s 13AD) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as s 20 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6
    def CEO ins A2006-27 s 6
    def health facility QAC ins A2006-27 s 6
    def health professional organisation ins A2006-27 s 6
    def health professional organisation QAC ins A2006-27 s 6
    def health service report ins A2006-27 s 6
    def ministerial report ins A2006-27 s 6
    def special purpose QAC ins A2006-27 s 6

What is a health professional organisation?
s 21     orig s 21
    renum as s 34
    pres s 21
    (prev s 13AE) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as s 21 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Who is the CEO of a health facility?
s 22     orig s 22
    renum as s 35 and then s 191
    pres s 22
    (prev s 13AF) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as s 22 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2005-54 amdt 1.169; A2006-27 s 6
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

Who is the CEO of a health professional organisation?
s 23     (prev s 13AG) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as s 23 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance—quality assurance committees
div 4.2 hdg     (prev pt 3A div 2 hdg) renum R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

What is a quality assurance committee?
s 24     (prev s 13AH) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    renum as s 24 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Approval of health facility QACs
s 25     (prev s 13AI) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    am 2001 No 56 amdts 1.27-1.33
    renum as s 25 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Approval of health professional organisation QACs
s 26     (prev s 13AJ) ins 1998 No 50 s 15
    am 2001 No 56 amdt 1.34
    renum as s 26 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Approval of special purpose QACs
s 27     (prev s 13A) ins 1996 No 35 sch
    renum as s 27 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Quality Assurance Committees—term
s 27A     ins A2011-11 s 6

Quality assurance committees—criteria for approval
s 28     (prev s 14) am 1994 No 38 sch 1 pt 44; 1998 No 50 s 16
    renum as s 28 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—revocation of approval
s 29     (prev s 15) renum as s 29 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—functions
s 30     (prev s 16) renum as s 30 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Meaning of abortion for pt 6
s 30A     renum as s 80

Only doctor may carry out abortion
s 30B     renum as s 81

Abortion to be carried out in approved medical facility
s 30C     renum as s 82

Approval of facilities
s 30D     renum as s 83

No obligation to carry out abortion
s 30E     renum as s 84

Quality assurance committees—appointment of members
s 31     (prev s 19A) ins 1996 No 35 sch
    renum as s 31 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

Quality assurance committees—disclosure of interests
s 32     (prev s 19) am 1994 No 38 sch 1 pt 44; 1994 No 60 sch 1
    sub 1998 No 50 s 17
    renum as s 32 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—procedure
s 33     (prev s 20) am 1994 No 38 sch 1 pt 44; 1994 No 60 sch 1
    sub 1998 No 50 s 17
    renum as s 33 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6

Definitions for pt 7
s 33A     renum as s 100

Service contracts
s 33B     renum as s 101

Core conditions
s 33C     renum as s 102

Collective negotiations
s 33D     renum as s 103

Negotiating agents
s 33E     renum as s 104

Authorised representatives
s 33F     renum as s 105

Arbitration
s 33G     renum as s 106

Trade Practices Act authorisation
s 33H     renum as s 107

Quality assurance committees—protection of members etc from liability
s 34     (prev s 21) ins 1994 No 23 s 5
    renum as s 34 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    om A2006-27 amdt 1.25
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—obtaining information
s 35     orig s 35
    renum as s 191
    pres s 35
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Assessment and evaluation of health services
div 4.3 hdg     ins A2006-27 s 6

Assessment and evaluation of health services
s 36     orig s 36
    renum as s 192
    pres s 36
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Approval of quality assurance activities
s 37     orig s 37
    renum as s 193
    pres s 37
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Approved forms
s 37A     renum as s 194

Regulations about nurse practitioners
s 37B     renum as s 195

Preparing health service reports
s 38     orig s 38
    renum as s 196
    pres s 38
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Extraordinary reports
s 38A     ins A2011-11 s 7
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

Interim reports
s 38B     ins A2011-11 s 7
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

Giving health service reports to CEO or director-general
s 39 hdg     am A2011-22 amdt 1.238
s 39     orig s 39
    ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    prev s 39
    renum as s 240
    pres s 39
    ins A2006-27 s 6
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

Monitoring implementation of recommendations
s 40     orig s 40
    ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    prev s 40
    renum as s 241
    pres s 40
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—reporting
div 4.4 hdg     ins A2006-27 s 6

Annual quality assurance committee report to Minister
s 41     ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Other quality assurance committee reports
s 42     ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    ins A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—information sharing
div 4.5 hdg     ins A2006-27 s 6

Quality assurance committees—giving information to the Coroner's Court
s 43     ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 8

Quality assurance committees—giving information to other quality assurance committees
s 44     ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 8

Quality assurance committees—giving information to health board and health services commissioner
s 45 hdg     am A2010-10 amdt 2.30
s 45     ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    ins A2006-27 s 6
    am A2010-10 amdt 2.30
    sub A2011-11 s 8

Quality assurance committees—giving information to Minister
s 46     ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 8

Quality assurance committees—admissibility of evidence
s 47     ins A2006-27 s 6

Reviewing scope of clinical practice
pt 5 hdg     orig pt 5 hdg
    om 1996 No 35 sch
    pres pt 5 hdg
    (prev pt 4 hdg) renum as pt 5 hdg R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub A2006-27 s 6; A2011-11 s 9

Definitions—pt 5
s 50     ins A2006-27 s 6
    def CEO ins A2006-27 s 6
    def clinical privileges ins A2006-27 s 6
    om A2011-11 s 10
    def clinical privileges report ins A2006-27 s 6
    om A2011-11 s 10
    def clinical privileges review notice ins A2006-27 s 6
    om A2011-11 s 10
    def dentist ins A2006-27 s 6
    def doctor ins A2006-27 s 6
    def hospital ins A2006-27 s 6
    def review ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 11
    def scope of clinical practice ins A2011-11 s 11
    def scope of clinical practice executive decision notice ins A2011-11 s 11
    def scope of clinical practice report ins A2011-11 s 11

What is a scope of clinical practice committee?
s 51     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 12

Who is a doctor or dentist for a health facility?
s 52     ins A2006-27 s 6

Who is the CEO of a health facility?
s 53     ins A2006-27 s 6
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

What is scope of clinical practice?
s 54     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Meaning of review scope of clinical practice
s 55     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Approval of scope of clinical practice committees
s 56     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—criteria for approval
s 57     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—revocation of approval
s 58     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—functions
s 59     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—appointment of members
s 60     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

Scope of clinical practice committees—disclosure of interests
s 61     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—procedure
s 62     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—protection of members etc from liability
s 63     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—obtaining information
s 64     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committee must give doctor or dentist opportunity to explain
s 65     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Interim and emergency withdrawal or amendment of scope of clinical practice by committee
s 66     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.235

Preparing scope of clinical practice reports
s 67     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Giving scope of clinical practice reports to CEO of health facility and doctor or dentist
s 68     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

CEO may make interim or emergency decision on scope of clinical practice
s 69     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13
    am A2011-22 amdt 1.238

CEO must make decision on scope of clinical practice report
s 70     ins A2006-27 s 6
    am A2008-37 amdt 1.232
    sub A2011-11 s 13

When CEO decision on scope of clinical practice report takes effect
s 71     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

CEO may give information about decision to health facility outside ACT
s 72 hdg     am A2010-10 amdt 2.30
s 72     ins A2006-27 s 6
    am A2010-10 amdt 2.30
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Request for information by health facility outside ACT
s 73     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—giving information to health board and health services commissioner
s 74     ins A2006-27 s 6
    sub A2011-11 s 13

Scope of clinical practice committees—admissibility of evidence
s 75     ins A2011-11 s 13

Sharing information with other committees
s 76     ins A2011-11 s 13

Sharing information with 3rd parties
s 77     ins A2011-11 s 13

Complainants to remain anonymous
s 78     ins A2011-11 s 13

Abortions
pt 5A hdg     renum as pt 6 hdg

Abortions
pt 6 hdg     orig pt 6 hdg
    om A2006-27 amdt 1.9
    pres pt 6 hdg
    (prev pt 5A hdg) reloc from Medical Practitioners Act 1930 pt 4B by A2005-28 amdt 1.70
    renum as pt 6 hdg A2006-27 amdt 1.4

Meaning of abortion for pt 6
s 80 hdg     (prev s 30A hdg) am A2006-27 amdt 1.5
s 80     (prev s 30A) reloc from Medical Practitioners Act 1930 s 55A by A2005-28 amdt 1.70
    renum as s 80 A2006-27 amdt 1.6

Only doctor may carry out abortion
s 81     (prev s 30B) reloc from Medical Practitioners Act 1930 s 55B by A2005-28 amdt 1.70
    renum as s 81 A2006-27 amdt 1.6

Abortion to be carried out in approved medical facility
s 82     (prev s 30C) reloc from Medical Practitioners Act 1930 s 55C by A2005-28 amdt 1.70
    am A2006-27 amdt 1.7
    renum as s 82 A2006-27 amdt 1.8

Approval of facilities
s 83     (prev s 30D) reloc from Medical Practitioners Act 1930 s 55D by A2005-28 amdt 1.70
    renum as s 83 A2006-27 amdt 1.8
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.221

No obligation to carry out abortion
s 84     (prev s 30E) reloc from Medical Practitioners Act 1930 s 55E by A2005-28 amdt 1.70
    renum as s 84 A2006-27 amdt 1.8

VMO service contracts
pt 7 hdg     orig pt 7 hdg
    renum as pt 15 hdg
    pres pt 7 hdg
    (prev pt 6A hdg) ins A2003-43 s 4
    renum as pt 7 hdg A2006-27 amdt 1.10

Definitions for pt 7
s 100 hdg     (prev s 33A hdg) am A2006-27 amdt 1.11
s 100     (prev s 33A) ins A2003-43 s 4
    renum as s 100 A2006-27 amdt 1.16
    def authorised representative ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2006-27 amdt 1.12
    def core conditions ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2006-27 amdt 1.13
    def entity ins A2003-43 s 4
    def negotiating agent ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2006-27 amdt 1.14
    def negotiating period ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2006-27 amdt 1.15
    def practice corporation ins A2003-43 s 4
    def service contract ins A2003-43 s 4
    def VMO ins A2003-43 s 4

Service contracts
s 101     (prev s 33B) ins A2003-43 s 4
    renum as s 101 A2006-27 amdt 1.16

Core conditions
s 102     (prev s 33C) ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2006-27 amdt 1.17, amdt 1.18
    renum as s 102 A2006-27 amdt 1.19
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.222

Collective negotiations
s 103     (prev s 33D) ins A2003-43 s 4
    renum as s 103 A2006-27 amdt 1.19

Negotiating agents
s 104     (prev s 33E) ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2005-62 amdt 3.119
    renum as s 104 A2006-27 amdt 1.19

Authorised representatives
s 105     (prev s 33F) ins A2003-43 s 4
    am A2006-27 amdts 1.20-1.22
    renum as s 105 A2006-27 amdt 1.23

Arbitration
s 106     (prev s 33G) ins A2003-43 s 4
    renum as s 106 A2006-27 amdt 1.23
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.223

Competition and Consumer Act authorisation
s 107 hdg     am A2010-54 amdt 3.32
s 107     (prev s 33H) ins A2003-43 s 4
    renum as s 107 A2006-27 amdt 1.23
    am A2010-54 amdt 3.33

Secrecy
pt 8 hdg     orig pt 8 hdg
    ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.16
    exp 31 December 2003 (s 46)
    prev pt 8 hdg
    renum as pt 20 hdg
    pres pt 8 hdg
    ins A2006-27 s 7

Definitions—pt 8
s 120     ins A2006-27 s 7
    def divulge ins A2006-27 s 7
    def information holder ins A2006-27 s 7
    def protected information ins A2006-27 s 7

When is information divulged?
s 121     ins A2006-27 s 7

Who is an information holder?
s 122     ins A2006-27 s 7
    am A2010-10 amdt 2.31; A2011-11 s 14, s 15; A2011-22 amdt 1.238

What is protected information?
s 123     ins A2006-27 s 7

What is sensitive information?
s 124     ins A2006-27 s 7
    am A2011-11 s 16

Offence—secrecy of protected information
s 125     ins A2006-27 s 7
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.224

Information may be given to Medicare Australia
s 126     ins A2006-27 s 7

Offence—provision of health services by non-health practitioners
pt 8A hdg     ins A2010-10 amdt 2.32

Provision of regulated health service by person not health practitioner
s 127     ins A2010-10 amdt 2.32

Pharmacists and pharmacy premises
pt 9 hdg     orig pt 9 hdg renum as pt 10 hdg
    ins A2008-26 amdt 2.74
    sub A2010-10 amdt 2.33

Meaning of community pharmacy—pt 9
s 128     ins A2010-10 amdt 2.33

Complying pharmacy corporation
s 128A     ins A2010-10 amdt 2.33

Standard of premises
s 128B     ins A2010-10 amdt 2.33

Restriction on pharmacy premises—supermarkets
s 129     ins A2008-26 amdt 2.74
    am A2010-10 amdt 2.34

Ownership of pharmacy business
s 129A     ins as mod SL2010-39 mod 1.1 (see endnote 8)
    exp 1 July 2012 (see A2010-10 s 12A (2))

Review of decisions
pt 10 hdg     (prev pt 9 hdg) ins A2006-27 s 7
    renum as pt 10 hdg A2008-26 amdt 2.75

Review of decisions
s 130     ins A2006-27 s 7
    am A2008-37 amdt 1.233; A2011-11 s 17

Pt 9 obligations—no contracting out
s 131     ins A2006-27 s 7

Miscellaneous
pt 15 hdg     (prev pt 7 hdg) ins 1994 No 23 s 5
    renum as pt 15 hdg A2006-27 amdt 1.24

Protection of doctor or dentist from liability in emergency
s 189     ins A2011-11 s 18

Disclosure of interests by committee members
s 190     ins A2006-27 s 8
    am A2011-11 s 19

References to Health and Community Care Service
s 191     (prev s 22) ins 1994 No 23 s 5
    sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.2025
    renum as s 35 R4 LA (see 2001 No 56 amdt 1.36)
    sub 2002 No 47 amdt 1.15
    renum as s 191 A2006-27 amdt 1.26

Determination of fees
s 192     (prev s 36) ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.15
    renum as s 192 A2006-27 amdt 1.26
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.225

Payment of fees and interest
s 193     (prev s 37) ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.15
    renum as s 193 A2006-27 amdt 1.26
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.226

Approved forms
s 194     (prev s 37A) ins A2003-43 s 5
    renum as s 194 A2006-27 amdt 1.26
    am A2011-3 amdt 3.227

Regulations about nurse practitioners
s 195     (prev s 37B) ins A2004-10 s 4
    renum as s 195 A2006-27 amdt 1.26

Regulation-making power
s 196     (prev s 38) ins 2002 No 47 amdt 1.15
    renum as s 196 A2006-27 amdt 1.26

Transitional—Health Professionals Act 2004
pt 20 hdg     (prev pt 8 hdg) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.15
    renum as pt 20 hdg A2006-27 amdt 1.27
    exp 9 January 2009 (s 241)

Transitional—definitions in Health (Fees) Determination
s 240 hdg     (prev s 39 hdg) sub A2006-27 amdt 1.28
s 240     (prev s 39) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.15
    renum as s 240 A2006-27 amdt 1.28
    exp 9 January 2009 (s 241)

Expiry—pt 20
s 241 hdg     (prev s 40 hdg) sub A2006-27 amdt 1.29
s 241     (prev s 40) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.15
    renum as s 241 A2006-27 amdt 1.29
    exp 9 January 2009 (s 241)

Transitional—Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006
pt 21 hdg     ins A2006-27 s 9
    exp 14 December 2007 (s 243)

Transitional—protection of former members from liability
s 242     ins A2006-27 s 9
    exp 14 December 2007 (s 243)

Expiry—pt 21
s 243     ins A2006-27 s 9
    am A2007-16 amdt 3.68
    exp 14 December 2007 (s 243)

Approval of facilities—transitional
s 250     ins A2006-46 amdt 2.25
    exp 18 November 2006 (s 250 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

Transitional—Health Amendment Act 2011
pt 22 hdg     ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Definitions—pt 22
s 255     ins 2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)
    def clinical privileges committee ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)
    def commencement day ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Transitional—quality assurance committee already appointed
s 256     ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Transitional—clinical privileges—review not begun
s 257     ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Transitional—clinical privileges—review begun
s 258     ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Transitional—clinical privileges committees—admissibility of evidence
s 259     ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Expiry—pt 22
s 260     ins A2011-11 s 20
    exp 13 April 2012 (s 260)

Dictionary
dict     ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.35
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    am A2008-37 amdt 1.234, amdt 1.235; A2010-10 amdt 2.35; A2011-11 s 21; A2011-22 amdt 1.236, amdt 1.237
    def abortion ins R17 LA
    def approved committee om 1998 No 50 s 5
    def approved private sector committee ins 1998 No 50 s 5
    om A2006-27 s 10
    def approved public sector committee ins 1998 No 50 s 5
    sub 2001 No 56 amdt 1.4
    am A2003-41 amdt 1.2
    om A2006-27 s 10
    def authorised representative ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def CEO ins A2006-27 s 10
    def chief executive officer, Calvary ins A2011-11 s 22
    def clinical privileges sub A2006-27 s 10
    om A2011-11 s 23
    def clinical privileges committee ins A2006-27 s 10
    om A2011-11 s 23
    def clinical privileges report ins A2006-27 s 10
    om A2011-11 s 23
    def clinical privileges review notice ins A2006-27 s 10
    om A2011-11 s 23
    def community pharmacy ins A2010-10 amdt 2.36
    def core conditions ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def council ins A2011-11 s 24
    def day hospital ins A2006-27 s 10
    def dental technical work ins A2011-28 amdt 3.129
    def dental technician ins A2011-28 amdt 3.129
    def dentist ins A2006-27 s 10
    sub A2011-11 s 25
    def divulge ins A2006-27 s 10
    def doctor ins A2006-27 s 10
    sub A2011-11 s 26
    def engage ins A2006-27 s 10
    def entity ins A2006-27 s 10
    def health board ins A2010-10 amdt 2.36
    def health facility am 1996 No 35 sch; 2002 No 47 amdt 1.17
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def health facility QAC ins A2006-27 s 10
    def health profession board ins A2006-27 s 10
    om A2010-10 amdt 2.37
    def health professional ins A2006-27 s 10
    om A2010-10 amdt 2.37
    def health professional organisation ins A2006-27 s 10
    def health professional organisation QAC ins A2006-27 s 10
    def health service ins A2006-27 s 10
    def health service provider sub A2004-39 amdt 1.16; A2006-27 s 10
    def health service report ins A2006-27 s 10
    def hospital ins A2006-27 s 10
    sub A2011-11 s 27
    def information holder ins A2006-27 s 10
    def local hospital network ins A2011-11 s 28
    def ministerial report ins A2006-27 s 10
    def negotiating agent ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def negotiating period ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def practice corporation ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def prescribed body ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.35
    om A2006-27 s 10
    def private day hospital facility ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.35
    om A2006-27 s 10
    def protected information ins A2006-27 s 10
    sub A2011-28 amdt 3.130
    def quality assurance activities om 2001 No 56 amdt 1.5
    def quality assurance activity ins 2001 No 56 amdt 1.5
    om A2006-27 s 10
    def quality assurance committee ins A2006-27 s 10
    def review ins A2006-27 s 10
    sub A2011-11 s 29
    def scope of clinical practice ins A2011-11 s 24
    def scope of clinical practice committee ins A2011-11 s 24
    def scope of clinical practice executive decision notice ins A2011-11 s 24
    def scope of clinical practice report ins A2011-11 s 24
    def sensitive information ins A2006-27 s 10
    def service contract ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10
    def special purpose QAC ins A2006-27 s 10
    def tribunal om 1994 No 60 sch 1
    def VMO ins A2003-43 s 6
    sub A2006-27 s 10

5     Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No

Amendments to

Republication date

1

Act 1994 No 60

28 February 1995

2

Act 1996 No 35

31 January 1998

3

Act 1998 No 54

28 February 1999

4

Act 2001 No 56

19 April 2002

5

A2002-47

31 December 2002

6

A2003-43

30 September 2003

7

A2003-43

9 October 2003

8

A2003-43

24 December 2003

9

A2004-10

27 May 2004

10

A2005-28

7 July 2005

11

A2005-54

24 November 2005

12*

A2005-62

11 January 2006

13

A2006-46

18 November 2006

14

A2006-46

19 November 2006

15

A2006-46

14 December 2006

16

A2007-16

11 July 2007

17

A2007-16

15 December 2007

18

A2008-37

10 January 2009

19

A2008-37

2 February 2009

20

A2008-37

14 February 2009

21*

A2010-10

1 July 2010

22

A2010-10

12 October 2010

23

A2010-54

1 January 2011

24

A2011-3

1 March 2011

25

A2011-11

13 April 2011

26

A2011-22

1 July 2011

27

A2011-28

21 September 2011

6     Expired transitional or validating provisions

This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired. The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).

Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp' followed by the date of the expiry.

To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.

7     Renumbered provisions

This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001, in R4 (see Act 2001 No 56). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R4.

8     Modifications of republished law with temporary effect

The following modifications have not been included in this republication:

    Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2010 (No 2) SL2010-39 s 3 and sch 1

3     Modification of Act, pt 3—Act, s 13 (2)

The Act, part 3 applies as if the following section were inserted in division 3.1:

‘12A     Modification—Health Act 1993

    (1)     The Health Act 1993 is modified as set out in the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2010 (No 2), schedule 1.

    (2)     This section expires on the day the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2010 (No 2) expires.'

Schedule 1     Modification—Health Act 1993

(see s 3)

[1.1]     New section 129A

in part 9, insert

129A     Ownership of pharmacy business

    (1)     A person must not own a pharmacy business unless the person is—

        (a)     a pharmacist; or

        (b)     a complying pharmacy corporation.

Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.

    (2)     In this section:

"medicine"—see the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008, dictionary.

"own", for a pharmacy business, includes having a legal or beneficial interest in the pharmacy business.

"pharmacy business" means a business providing pharmacy services at a community pharmacy.

"pharmacy services" includes—

        (a)     the supply, compounding or dispensing of a medicine; and

        (b)     advice and counselling on the effective use of a medicine.







© Australian Capital Territory 2012

ACT
Crest high res small
Australian Capital Territory

A1993-13

Republication No 28

Effective: 14 April 2012

Republication date: 14 April 2012

Last amendment made by A2011-28
(republication for expiry of transitional provisions (pt 22))





Unauthorised version prepared by ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office
About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Health Act 1993

(including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 14 April 2012

. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 14 April 2012

.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):

              • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies

              • unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.

Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $110 for an individual and $550 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

ACT
Crest high res small
Australian Capital Territory

Health Act 1993


Endnotes79

ACT
Crest high res small
Australian Capital Territory

Health Act 1993



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback