AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH

HEALTH COMMISSION (CHARGES) REGULATIONS

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

No. 10 of 1981

	The Minister of State for Health has made regulations under the Health Commission Ordinance 1975 which amend the Health Commission (Charges) Regulations.

	The amending Regulations exempt sickness beneficiaries under the Social Services Act 1947 from charges for ambulance transport.

	In addition, the amending Regulations increase charges for nursing home accommodation as a result of increases in the age pension in accordance with Government policy.