Interpretation
131 Interpretation
In sections 127 to 130 (inclusive), unless the contrary intention appears:
corporate Commonwealth entity has the same meaning as in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
eligible person means a person eligible under section 85, 86, 88A or 88B to be provided with treatment.
non‑corporate Commonwealth entity has the same meaning as in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
officer means a person performing duties, or exercising powers or functions, under, or in relation to, this Act.
person includes an unincorporated body.
receiving Commonwealth body means any of the following:
the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission;
the Commission;
the National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency;
the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission;
the Department administered by the Minister administering the Aged Care Act 2024;
the Department administered by the Minister administering the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023;
if:
another Department of State, or another authority, of the Commonwealth has regulatory, compliance or enforcement functions in relation to the provision of care, support, treatment or other related services or assistance (including care, support, treatment or other related services or assistance provided through an arrangement, including a contractual arrangement); and
the Department or authority is prescribed in the regulations;
that Department or authority.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed in the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Veterans' Entitlements (Rehabilitation Allowance) Regulations · under s 216
- Veterans' Entitlements Regulations 1986 · under s 216
26 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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