Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

HUMAN SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2011 - SCHEDULE 4

Part   1 -- General amendments

Aged Care Act 1997

1   Paragraph 86 - 3(c)

Omit " Chief Executive Officer of Medicare Australia " , substitute " * Chief Executive Medicare " .

2   Paragraph 86 - 3(ca)

Omit " Chief Executive Officer of Centrelink " , substitute " * Chief Executive Centrelink " .

3   Section   86 - 7

Omit " the * CEO or an * employee of the * Services Delivery Agency " , substitute " the * Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

4   Paragraph 96 - 2(2A)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (a)   the * Chief Executive Centrelink;

  (aa)   the * Chief Executive Medicare;

5   Paragraph 96 - 2(3A)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (a)   the * Chief Executive Centrelink;

  (aa)   the * Chief Executive Medicare;

6   Subsection 96 - 2(6A)

Omit " the * CEO, the CEO " , substitute " the * Chief Executive Centrelink, the Chief Executive Centrelink " .

7   Subsection 96 - 2(6A)

Omit " an * employee of the * Services Delivery Agency " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

8   After subsection 96 - 2(6A)

Insert:

  (6AA)   If, under subsection   ( 2A) or (3A), the Secretary delegates a power mentioned in that subsection to the * Chief Executive Medicare, the Chief Executive Medicare may, by writing, sub - delegate the power to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ).

9   Paragraphs 96 - 2(7)(b) and (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (b)   the * Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (c)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ).

10   Clause   1 of Schedule   1 (definition of Centrelink )

Repeal the definition.

11   Clause   1 of Schedule   1 (definition of CEO )

Repeal the definition.

12   Clause   1 of Schedule   1

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

13   Clause   1 of Schedule   1

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

14   Clause   1 of Schedule   1 (definition of employee )

Repeal the definition.

15   Clause   1 of Schedule   1 (definition of Services Delivery Agency )

Repeal the definition.

Age Discrimination Act 2004

16   Section   5

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

17   Subparagraph 42(5)(a)(i)

Omit " Chief Executive Officer of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

18   Paragraph 42(5)(b)

Omit " Chief Executive Officer of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999

19   Subsection 3(1) ( paragraphs   ( b) and (d) of the definition of agency )

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (b)   the Human Services Department.

20   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"centrelink program" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

21   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

22   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

23   Subsection 3(1) ( paragraphs   ( b) and (d) of the definition of head )

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (b)   in the case of the Human Services Department--the Secretary of the Human Services Department.

24   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

25   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

26   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"medicare program" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

27   Subsection 3(1) (after paragraph   ( a) of the definition of officer )

Insert:

  (aa)   if the agency is the Human Services Department:

  (i)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; and

  (ii)   the Chief Executive Medicare; and

28   Subsection 3(1) ( paragraphs   ( a) and (b) of the definition of protected information )

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (a)   information about a person that:

  (i)   was obtained by an officer under the family assistance law; and

  (ii)   is or was held in the records of the Department or the Human Services Department; or

  (aa)   information about a person that was held in the records of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency (within the meaning of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997 as in force before 1   July 2011); or

  (b)   information about a person that:

  (i)   was obtained by an officer under the family assistance law; and

  (ii)   was held in the records of Medicare Australia (within the meaning of the Medicare Australia Act 1973 as in force before 1   July 2011); or

28A   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"social security law" has the same meaning as in the Social Security Act 1991 .

29   Paragraph 108(2)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (a)   a decision made by:

  (i)   the Secretary personally; or

  (ii)   another agency head himself or herself in the exercise of a delegated power; or

  (iii)   the Chief Executive Centrelink in the exercise of a delegated power; or

  (iv)   the Chief Executive Medicare in the exercise of a delegated power; or

29A   Subsection 109C(2)

Omit "officer of an agency other than the Department", substitute "officer of the Human Services Department".

30   Subsection 109C(2)

Omit " head of the agency " , substitute " Secretary of the Human Services Department " .

31   Subsection 111(1A)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1A)   If a decision has been made by:

  (a)   the Secretary personally (except a decision under Division   2 of Part   8C (infringement notices)); or

  (b)   another agency head himself or herself in the exercise of a delegated power; or

  (c)   the Chief Executive Centrelink in the exercise of a delegated power; or

  (d)   the Chief Executive Medicare in the exercise of a delegated power;

a person whose interests are affected by the decision may apply to the SSAT for review of the decision.

32   Paragraphs 118(1)(c) and (e)

Repeal the paragraphs.

33   Subdivision B of Division   3 of Part   5 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision B -- Submissions from parties other than agency representatives

34   At the end of section   122A

Add " , the Chief Executive Centrelink or the Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   122A is altered by omitting " agency heads " and substituting " agency representatives " .

35   Subdivision BA of Division   3 of Part   5 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Subdivision BA -- Submissions from agency representatives

36   Subsection 126A(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1)   The following persons (each of whom is called an agency representative ) may make written submissions to the SSAT:

  (a)   the head of an agency that is a party to a review of a decision;

  (b)   the Chief Executive Centrelink, if the Chief Executive Centrelink is a party to a review of a decision;

  (c)   the Chief Exec u tive Medicare, if the Chief Executive Medicare is a party to a review of a decision.

Note:   The heading to section   126A is altered by omitting " agency heads " and substituting " agency representatives " .

37   Subsection 126A(2)

Omit " head of the agency " , substitute " agency representative " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 126A(2) is altered by omitting " Agency head " and substituting " Agency representative " .

38   Subsection 126A(4)

Omit " head of the agency " , substitute " agency representative " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 126A(4) is altered by omitting " agency head " and substituting " agency representative " .

39   Subsection 126A(5)

Omit " head of the agency " , substitute " agency representative " .

40   Subsection 141(2)

Omit " (other than a head of an agency) " , substitute " (other than a head of an agency, the Chief Executive Centrelink or the Chief Executive Medicare) " .

41   Subsection 144(1C)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1C)   If a decision of a kind mentioned in subsection   ( 1) (decisions in relation to child care services and registered carers) has been made by:

  (a)   the Secretary personally; or

  (b)   another agency head himself or herself in the exercise of a delegated power; or

  (c)   the Chief Executive Centrelink in the exercise of a delegated power; or

  (d)   the Chief Executive Medicare in the exercise of a delegated power;

application may also be made to the AAT for the review of the decision.

41A   After paragraph 162(2)(daa)

Insert:

  (dab)   for the purposes of the social security law; or

  (dac)   for the purposes of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 ; or

  (dad)   for the purposes of the Student Assistance Act 1973 ; or

42   At the end of paragraph 168(1)(b)

Add:

  ; or (iii)   to the Chief Executive Centrelink for the purposes of a centrelink program; or

  (iv)   to the Chief Executive Medicare for the purposes of a medicare program.

42A   Subsection 221(2)

Omit "officer of an agency other than the Department, unless the head of the agency", substitute "officer of the Human Services Department, unless the Secretary of the Human Services Department".

43   Subsection 221(3)

Omit " to an officer, except the head of an agency, " .

44   At the end of subsection 221(3)

Add " except to the Secretary of the Human Services Department , the Chief Executive Centrelink or the Chief Executive Medicare " .

45   Subsection 234(3)

Repeal the subsection.

Anti - Money Laundering and Counter - Terrorism Financing Act 2006

47   Section   5 ( paragraphs   ( i) and (j) of the definition of designated agency )

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (i)   the Human Services Department; or

48   Section   5

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

49   Section   5

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

50   Subsection 149(1AA)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1AA)   The Registrar may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers or functions under this Act to the Chief Executive Centrelink.

50A   After subsection 150(2A)

Insert:

  (2B)   Subsection   (2) does not apply to the making of a record of information with the express or implied authorisation of the person to whom the information relates.

51   Paragraphs 150(3)(ba) and (bb)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (ba)   to:

  (i)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (ii)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 );

    for the purpose of the administration of this Act or of any other law of the Commonwealth relating to pensions, allowances or benefits; or

  (bb)   to:

  (i)   the Chief Executive Medicare; or

  (ii)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 );

    for the purpose of the performance of functions, or the exercise of powers, in connection with a medicare program; or

52   Paragraph 150(4C)(d)

Omit " Child Support Agency " , substitute " Registrar or an officer or employee of the Department " .

53   Subsection 150AA(3) ( paragraphs   ( a) and (b) of the definition of relevant information )

Before " Child Support Agency " , insert " former " .

54   Subsection 151A(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1)   As soon as practicable after a carer referred to in subsection 151(4) makes an election, the Registrar must inform:

  (a)   the Secretary; or

  (b)   if the Secretary has delegated his or her powers under this section to:

  (i)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (ii)   an officer or employee of the Department ;

    the Chief Executive Centrelink.

55   Subsection 151A(7)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (7)   The Secretary may, by writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers under this section to:

  (a)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (b)   an officer or employee of the Department.

Data - matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990

56   Subsection 3(1) ( paragraph   ( e) of the definition of assistance agency )

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (e)   the Human Services Department.

57   Subsection 3(1) (definition of CEO )

Repeal the definition.

58   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

59   Subsection 3(1) (definition of employee )

Repeal the definition.

60   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

61   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

62   Subsection 3(1) ( paragraph   ( b) of the definition of matching agency )

Omit " the employees of the Services Delivery Agency " , substitute " the Departmental employees (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

63   Subsection 3(1) ( paragraphs   ( b), (ca) and (de) of the definition of personal assistance )

Omit " Services Delivery Agency " , substitute " Human Services Department " .

64   Subsection 3(1) (definition of Services Delivery Agency )

Repeal the definition.

65   Paragraph 3A(1)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (a)   the Secretary of the Department of Social Security delegates to:

  (i)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (ii)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 );

    all or any of the Secretary ' s powers under an Act; and

66   Subsection 4(2)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (2)   While a direction under section   3A is in force, the Chief Executive Centrelink is to ensure that there are Departmental employees (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) who are responsible for the matching of data under this Act.

67   Subsection 10(3A)

Omit " that is a Department, the CEO " , substitute " (other than the Human Services Department), the Chief Executive Centrelink " .

Dental Benefits Act 2008

68   Section   3

Omit:

substitute:

69   Section   4 (definition of approved form )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

70   Section   4

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

71   Section   4

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

72   Section   4 (definition of employee of Medicare )

Repeal the definition.

73   Section   4

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

74   Section   4

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

75   Section   4 (definition of Medicare Australia CEO )

Repeal the definition.

76   Section   4

Insert:

"medicare program" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

77   Section   10

Omit:

substitute:

78   Subsection 11(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

79   Subsection 13(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

80   Sections   14 to 16

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

81   Section   22

Omit:

substitute:

82   Sections   27 to 29

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   27 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

83   Paragraphs 34(2)(a) to (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (a)   the Chief Executive Medicare;

  (b)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 );

  (c)   a consultant to the Human Services Department;

84   Paragraph 35(c)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (c)   for the purposes of enabling a person to perform duties or functions, or exercise powers, in connection with a medicare program.

85   Sections   36 to 40

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

86   Paragraphs 41(1)(a) to (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (a)   the Chief Executive Medicare; or

  (b)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (c)   the Minister who administers:

  (i)   this Act; or

  (ii)   the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ; or

  (iii)   the Social Security Act 1991 in so far as that Act relates to youth allowance; or

  (iv)   the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 in so far as that Act relates to family tax benefit; or

  (v)   the ABSTUDY scheme; or

87   Subsection 41(2) (definition of Centrelink )

Repeal the definition.

88   Subsection 41(2) (definition of employee of Centrelink )

Repeal the definition.

89   Sections   57 and 58

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

90   Subsection 60(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

91   Section   63

Omit:

substitute:

92   Subsection 64(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1)   In addition to the functions of the Chief Executive Medicare under the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 , the Chief Executive Medicare has such additional functions as are conferred on the Chief Executive Medicare by or under this Act.

Note:   The heading to section   64 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

93   Subsection 64(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

94   Subsection 64(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia Act 1973 " , substitute " Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 " .

Disability Services Act 1986

94A   At the end of subsection 28(5)

Add:

  ; or (d)   make a record of information with the express or implied authorisation of the person to whom the information relates.

Farm Household Support Act 1992

95   Subsection 3(2) (definition of Agency )

Repeal the definition.

96   Subsection 3(2) (definition of CEO )

Repeal the definition.

97   Subsection 3(2)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

98   Subsection 3(2) (definition of employee )

Repeal the definition.

99   Subsection 3(2)

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

100   Subsection 3(2)

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

101   Subsection 3(2) (definition of service arrangements )

Repeal the definition.

102   Subsection 53(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (3)   The Secretary may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers under this Act to:

  (a)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (b)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ).

103   Subsection 53A(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1)   If the Secretary delegates to:

  (a)   the Chief Executive Centrelink; or

  (b)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 );

a power under this Act to require a person to produce or give to the Department any document or information, the delegate may, in exercising the power, require the person to produce or give the document or information to the Human Services Department instead of the Department.

104   Subsections 53A(2) and (3)

Omit " Agency " , substitute " Human Services Department " .

105   Paragraph 53A(4)(a)

Omit " CEO or an employee of the Agency " , substitute " Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

106   Paragraph 53A(4)(c)

Omit " CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Centrelink " .

107   Paragraph 53A(4)(d)

Omit " Agency " , substitute " Human Services Department " .

Freedom of Information Act 1982

108   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

109   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

110   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

111   Division   1 of Part   II of Schedule   2 (before the item relating to Indigenous Business Australia)

Insert:

112   Division   1 of Part   II of Schedule   2 (the item relating to Medicare Australia)

Repeal the item.

113   Transitional--Medicare Australia documents

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 has effect, after the commencement of this item, as if the reference in Division   1 of Part   II of Schedule   2 to documents in respect of commercial activities relating to the functions of the Chief Executive Medicare included a reference to the following:

  (a)   documents in respect of commercial activities of Medicare Australia (within the meaning of the Medicare Australia Act 1973 as in force before 1   July 2011);

  (b)   documents in respect of commercial activities of the Health Insurance Commission (within the meaning of the Health Insurance Act 1973 as in force before 1   October 2005).

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

115   Subsection 136(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995

116   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

117   Subsection 3(1) (definition of employee of Medicare Australia )

Repeal the definition.

118   Subsection 3(1) (definition of Medicare Australia CEO )

Repeal the definition.

119   Paragraph 8(6)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

120   Paragraph 10(6)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

121   Sections   13 to 18

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

122   Subsection 19(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

123   Subsection 19(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

124   Subsection 19(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO must " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare must " .

125   Paragraph 19(3)(d)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

126   Subsection 19(4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

127   Sections   21 to 26

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

128   Section   28

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

129   Subsection 32(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

130   Sections   33C to 33H

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

131   Subsection 33K(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

132   Sections   34 to 36

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

133   Section   39

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

134   Subsection 40(1)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

  (1)   In addition to the functions of the Chief Executive Medicare under the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 , the Chief Executive Medicare has such additional functions as are conferred on the Chief Executive Medicare under this Act.

Note:   The heading to section   40 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

135   Subsection 40(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

136   Subsection 40(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia Act 1973 " , substitute " Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 " .

137   Subsection 41(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

138   Paragraph 41(1)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (a)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ); or

139   Subsection 41(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO has under the Medicare Australia Act 1973 " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare has under the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 " .

140   Paragraphs 41(3)(b) and (c)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (b)   the Chief Executive Medicare; or

  (c)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ).

141   Subsection 42(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   42 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

142   Subsection 42(3) ( paragraph   ( a) of the definition of authorised officer )

Omit " Medicare Australia Act 1973 " , substitute " Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 " .

143   Subsection 42(3) ( paragraph   ( b) of the definition of authorised officer )

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

144   Subsection 42(3) ( paragraph   ( b) of the definition of authorised officer )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

145   Paragraph 43(1)(c)

Omit " employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

146   Subsection 43(3)

Omit " employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

147   Subsection 43(5)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

148   Subsection 43(5)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

149   Section   46

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Health and Other Services (Compensation) Care Charges Act 1995

150   Paragraph 6(6)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

151   Paragraph 8(6)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010

152   Section   5

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

153   Section   5

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

154   Section   5

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

155   Section   5

Insert:

"medicare program" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

156   Section   5 (definition of service operator )

Omit " Chief Executive Officer of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

157   Paragraph 12(2)(a)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (a)   the Human Services Department;

158   At the end of section   12

Add:

  (4)   This section does not apply to identifying information if:

  (a)   the data source is the Human Services Department; and

  (b)   the identifying information was not obtained in connection with a medicare program.

Health Insurance Act 1973

159   Subsection 3(1) (definition of Centrelink CEO )

Repeal the definition.

160   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

161   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

162   Subsection 3(1) (definition of employee of Centrelink )

Repeal the definition.

163   Subsection 3(1) (definition of employee of Medicare Australia )

Repeal the definition.

164   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Department" means the Department administered by the Human Services Minister.

165   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

166   Subsection 3(1) (definition of Medicare Australia CEO )

Repeal the definition.

167   Subsection 3(1)

Insert:

"medicare program" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

168   Subsection 3D(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

169   Subsection 3D(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

170   Paragraph 3DA(3)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

171   Subsections 3EA(1) to (6)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

172   Subsection 3EA(7) (definition of authorised officer )

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia authorised by the Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) authorised in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

173   Section   3EB

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

174   Subsections 3F(2), (4), (6), (6A), (7), (8) and (9)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

175   Subsection 3F(10)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia authorised by the Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) authorised in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

176   Sections   3G to 3GB

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

177   Section   10AA

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

178   Sections   10AC to 10AE

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

179   Subparagraph 16B(7)(e)(i)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

180   Subparagraph 16B(11)(d)(i)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

181   Paragraph 19AB(6)(b)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

182   Subsection 19AB(6)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

183   Subsection 19D(12)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

184   Sections   20 to 20AB

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

185   Subsection 20AC(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

186   Subsection 20AC(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO must " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare must " .

187   Paragraph 20AC(2)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

188   Paragraph 20AC(2)(b)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

189   Subsections 20AC(3) to (5)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

190   Subsections 20AD(1) to (3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

191   Subsection 20AD(4)

Omit " The Medicare Australia CEO must give to the applicant written notice of the Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " The Chief Executive Medicare must give to the applicant written notice of the Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

192   Subsection 20AD(5)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

193   Section   20B

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

194   Paragraph 20BA(1)(e)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, to a medical practitioner who is an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, to a medical practitioner who is a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

195   Subsection 20BA(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

196   Subsection 20BA(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO may " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare may " .

197   Paragraph 20BA(3)(c)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

198   Paragraph 20BA(3)(d)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

199   Subsection 20BA(4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

200   Subsection 20BA(5)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

201   Paragraphs 23DK(1A)(c) and (2A)(c)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

202   Subsection 23DK(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, produce to an employee of Medicare Australia, as soon as practicable and in any case before the end of the day after the day on which the request is made by the Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, produce to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ), as soon as practicable and in any case before the end of the day after the day on which the request is made by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

203   Subsection 23DK(4)

Omit " An employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " A Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

204   Subsection 23DKA(4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, produce to an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, produce to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

205   Subsection 23DKA(5)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

206   Paragraphs 23DKA(7)(a) and (b)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

207   Subsection 23DR(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, produce to an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, produce to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

208   Subsection 23DR(3)

Omit " An employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " A Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

209   Subsection 23DS(4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, produce to an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, produce to a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

210   Subsection 23DS(5)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

211   Paragraphs 23DS(7)(a) and (b)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

212   Sections   23DSC and 23DSD

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

213   Paragraph 23DZZIK(3)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, in the form approved in writing by the CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, in the form approved in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

214   Paragraph 23DZZIL(3)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, in the form approved in writing by the CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, in the form approved in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

215   Paragraph 23DZZIM(3)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, in the form approved in writing by the CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, in the form approved in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

216   Paragraph 23DZZIQ(7)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, in the form approved in writing by the CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, in the form approved in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

217   Paragraph 23DZZIR(5)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, in the form approved in writing by the CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, in the form approved in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

218   Paragraph 23DZZIS(5)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, in the form approved in writing by the CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, in the form approved in writing by the Chief Executive Medicare " .

219   Section   46A ( paragraph   ( b) of the definition of information relating to a child ' s Australian immunisation encounter )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

220   Section   46A (definition of recognised immunisation provider )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

221   Section   46B

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s functions " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s functions " .

Note:   The heading to section   46B is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

222   Paragraphs 46B(b) and (d)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

223   Sections   46C and 46D

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

224   Subsection 46E(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO ' s functions under section   46B, the Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare ' s functions under section   46B, the Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   46E is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

225   Paragraph 46E(1)(c)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

226   Subsection 46E(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

227   Subsection 80(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

228   Subsection 81(1) ( paragraph   ( a) of the definition of review period )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

229   Division   3 of Part   VAA (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Division   3 -- Chief Executive Medicare may request review

230   Subsection 86(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   86 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

231   Subsection 87(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   87 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

232   Subsection 88(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

233   Subsection 88(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

234   Section   88A

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

235   Sections   89 and 89A

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   89A is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

236   Subsection 91(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

237   Paragraph 92(4)(c)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

238   Subsection 93(7)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

239   Paragraphs 105(1)(b) and (2)(b)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

240   Paragraph 106G(6)(b)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

241   Subsections 106J(2) and (3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

242   Subsection 106KB(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

243   Section   106KC

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

244   Subparagraph 106KE(1)(b)(iii)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

245   Subparagraph 106L(5)(a)(iii)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

246   Subsection 106N(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   106N is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

247   Section   106W

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

248   Subsection 106ZPM(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

249   Paragraph 124EC(b)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

250   Section   124EC

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

251   Subsection 125A(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

252   Paragraph 125D(b)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

253   Subsection 129AAC(1)

Omit " an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

254   Section   129AC

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

255   Section   129AF

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

256   Subsection 130(1)

Omit " under the Medicare Australia Act 1973 , the " , substitute " in relation to a medicare program or for the purposes of enabling a person to perform functions under the " .

257   Subsections 130(3) and (3A)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

257A   After subsection 130(3A)

Insert:

  (3AA)   Despite subsection   (1), an officer may make a record of information with the express or implied authorisation of the person to whom the information relates.

258   Paragraph 130(3D)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

259   Paragraph 130(4A)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

260   Subsection 130(5)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

261   Subsection 130(5E)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO, or an employee of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare, or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ) " .

262   Subsection 130(6)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO may " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare may " .

263   Paragraph 130(6)(ca)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (ca)   the Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ); or

264   Paragraph 130(6)(f)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

265   Subsection 130(7)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO may " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare may " .

266   Paragraph 130(7)(e)

Omit " Centrelink CEO or an employee of Centrelink " , substitute " Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

267   Paragraph 130(7)(h)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

268   Paragraph 130(9)(aa)

Omit " Centrelink CEO or an employee of Centrelink " , substitute " Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

269   Subsection 130(25) (definition of officer )

Omit " the Medicare Australia Act 1973 " , substitute " a medicare program " .

270   Subsection 130G(1)

Omit " Centrelink CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Centrelink " .

271   Subsection 130G(1)

Omit " an employee of Centrelink " , substitute " a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

272   Transitional--signature of Centrelink CEO or employee of Centrelink

Despite the amendments of section   130G of the Health Insurance Act 1973 made by this Schedule, that section continues to apply, in relation to the signature of a person who:

  (a)   held the office of Centrelink CEO before the commencement of this item; or

  (b)   was an employee of Centrelink before the commencement of this item;

as if those amendments had not been made.

273   Subsections 131(1) to (3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

274   Subsection 131(4) ( paragraphs   ( b) and (c) of the definition of officer )

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

  (b)   the Chief Executive Medicare; or

  (c)   a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 ).

275   Section   131A

Repeal the section.

Hearing Services Administration Act 1997

276   Section   4

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

277   Subsection 21(10) ( paragraph   ( d) of the definition of body )

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

  (d)   the Chief Executive Medicare.

Higher Education Support Act 2003

278   Paragraph 46 - 20(2)(m)

Omit " or the Chief Executive Officer, or an * employee, of * Centrelink " , substitute " , the * Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee (within the meaning of the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 ) " .

279   Subclause 1(1) of Schedule   1 (definition of Centrelink )

Repeal the definition.

280   Subclause 1(1) of Schedule   1

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

281   Subclause 1(1) of Schedule   1 (definition of employee )

Repeal the definition.

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

282   Subsection 6(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Centrelink" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 .

283   Subsection 202CB(6)

Omit " the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency, established by the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997 " , substitute " the Chief Executive Centrelink " .

284   Subsection 202CE(7)

Omit " the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency, established by the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997 " , substitute " the Chief Executive Centrelink " .

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

285   Subsection 54 - 40(2) (note)

Omit " Centrelink " , substitute " the Department administered by the Minister administering the Human Services (Centrelink) Act 1997 " .

Medical Indemnity Act 2002

286   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

287   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Human Services Minister" means the Minister administering the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

288   Subsection 4(1) ( paragraph   ( c) of the definition of late payment penalty )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

289   Subsection 4(1) (definition of Medicare Australia CEO )

Repeal the definition.

290   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"medicare program" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

291   Subsection 4(1) (definition of qualifying claim certificate )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

292   Subsection 10(2) (table item   9)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

293   Section   13

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 13(3) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

294   Paragraph 16(1)(f)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

295   Paragraph 17(1)(g)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

296   Paragraph 19(b)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

297   Section   23

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 23(3) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

298   Sections   24 and 25

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   25 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

299   Subsection 26(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   26 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

300   Subsections 27(3) and (4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

301   Section   27B

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   27B is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

302   Subsection 28(2) (table item   7)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

303   Section   34AB

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34AB is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

304   Subsection 34A(3) (table item   12)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

305   Subsection 34E(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34E is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

306   Subsections 34E(4) and (5)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 34E(5) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

307   Sections   34H and 34I

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

308   Section   34J

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34J is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

309   Section   34K

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 34K(7) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

310   Section   34L

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

311   Section   34Q

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 34Q(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

312   Subsection 34T(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

313   Paragraph 34T(4)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

314   Section   34U

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34U is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

315   Subsection 34V(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34V is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

316   Subsections 34W(3) and (4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

317   Section   34Y

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34Y is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

318   Subsection 34ZA(3) (table items   7 and 13)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

319   Paragraphs 34ZB(4A)(b) and (4B)(c)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

320   Paragraph 34ZC(1)(e)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

321   Subsection 34ZJ(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

322   Paragraph 34ZJ(4)(a)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

323   Section   34ZK

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34ZK is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

324   Subsection 34ZL(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34ZL is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

325   Subsections 34ZM(3) and (4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

326   Section   34ZO

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34ZO is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

327   Section   34ZT

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

328   Section   34ZU

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   34ZU is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

329   Subsection 35(2) (table item   3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

330   Sections   36 to 37B

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

331   Section   38

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   38 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

332   Sections   39 to 41

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

333   Section   42

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 1:   The heading to section   42 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 2:   The heading to subsection 42(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

334   Section   44

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   44 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

335   Section   44A

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   44A is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

336   Section   44B

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   44B is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

337   Subsections 46(1) and (2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

338   Subsection 50(3) (table item   13)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

339   Paragraph 52(2)(f)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

340   Section   53

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

341   Section   56

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 56(3) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

342   Subsection 57(3) (table item   10)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

343   Subsection 59A(2) (table item   10)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

344   Section   59E

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 59E(3) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO ' s " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare ' s " .

345   Subsection 60(2) (table item   7)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

346   Sections   62 to 66

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

347   Section   66A

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 66A(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

348   Sections   66B to 68

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

349   Section   69

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 1:   The heading to section   69 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 2:   The heading to subsection 69(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

350   Section   70

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

351   Section   71

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   71 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

352   Section   72

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   72 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

353   Subsections 74(1) and (2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

354   Section   75

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

355   Section   76

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO under the Medicare Australia Act 1973 , the Medicare Australia CEO has such additional functions as are conferred on the Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare under the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 , the Chief Executive Medicare has such additional functions as are conferred on the Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   76 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

356   Subparagraph 77(2)(c)(iii)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

  (iii)   a medicare program; or

357   Subsections 77(3) and (4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

357A   After subsection 77(5)

Insert:

  (5A)   Despite subsection   (2), an officer may make a record of information with the express or implied authorisation of the person to whom the information relates.

Medical Indemnity (Prudential Supervision and Product Standards) Act 2003

358   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

359   Paragraph 26D(2)(b)

Omit " Chief Executive Officer of Medicare Australia " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Act 2010

360   Subsection 5(1) (definition of apportionment certificate )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

361   Subsection 5(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .

362   Subsection 5(1) (definition of Level 1 qualifying claim certificate )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

363   Subsection 5(1) (definition of Level 2 qualifying claim certificate )

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

364   Subsection 5(1) (definition of Medicare Australia CEO )

Repeal the definition.

365   Subsection 9(3) (table item   2)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

366   Subsection 9(3) (table item   13)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

367   Section   11

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 1:   The heading to section   11 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 2:   The heading to subsection 11(8) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

368   Sections   12 and 13

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

369   Section   14

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   14 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

370   Section   15

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 15(7) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

371   Subparagraph 16(1)(c)(ii)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

372   Subsection 18(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO may " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare may " .

373   Subparagraph 18(1)(d)(ii)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

374   Subsection 18(4)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

375   Section   22

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 22(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

376   Section   25

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

377   Section   26

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   26 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

378   Subsection 27(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   27 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

379   Section   28

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

380   Subsection 29(2) (table items   8 and 14)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

381   Paragraphs 31(3)(b) and (4)(c)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

382   Subparagraph 32(1)(c)(ii)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

383   Paragraph 32(1)(f)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

384   Section   37

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

385   Section   38

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   38 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

386   Subsection 39(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   39 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

387   Section   40

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

388   Section   45

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

389   Section   46

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   46 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

390   Subsection 50(2) (table item   1)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

391   Subsection 50(2) (table item   7)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

392   Subsection 51(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   51 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

393   Subparagraph 51(1)(a)(i)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

394   Paragraph 51(1)(b)

Omit " Medicare CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

395   Subsections 51(2) to (7)

Omit " Medicare CEO " (wherever occurring) , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

396   Subsection 52(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   52 is altered by omitting " Medicare CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

397   Sections   53 and 54

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

398   Section   55

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   55 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

399   Subsection 56(1)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

400   Subsection 56(2)

Omit " Medicare CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

401   Subsections 56(3) to (6)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to subsection 56(6) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

402   Sections   57 to 61

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

403   Section   62

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   62 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

404   Sections   63 and 64

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

405   Section   65

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 1:   The heading to section   65 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 2:   The heading to subsection 65(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

406   Section   67

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

407   Subsection 72(3) (table item   10)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

408   Sections   76 and 77

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

409   Subsection 79(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

410   Section   80

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 1:   The heading to section   80 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note 2:   The heading to subsection 80(2) is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

411   Section   81

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

412   Section   82

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   82 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

413   Section   83

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   83 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

414   Sections   85 and 86

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " (wherever occurring), substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

415   Section   87

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO under the Medicare Australia Act 1973 , the Medicare Australia CEO has such additional functions as are conferred on the Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare under the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 , the Chief Executive Medicare has such additional functions as are conferred on the Chief Executive Medicare " .

Note:   The heading to section   87 is altered by omitting " Medicare Australia CEO " and substituting " Chief Executive Medicare " .

416   Subparagraph 88(2)(c)(iii)

Repeal the subparagraph, substitute:

  (iii)   a medicare program; or

417   Subsection 88(3)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

417A   After subsection 88(5)

Insert:

  (5A)   Despite subsection   (2), an officer may make a record of information with the express or implied authorisation of the person to whom the information relates.

418   Subsection 90(2)

Omit " Medicare Australia CEO " , substitute " Chief Executive Medicare " .

National Health Act 1953

419   Subsection 4(1)

Insert:

"Chief Executive Medicare" has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973 .