Scope
(1) This section applies to a model national accreditation scheme formulated by the Commission under paragraph 9(1)(l).
Consultation
(2) Before formulating a scheme, the Commission must consult:
(a) each head (however described) of a Department of State of:
(i) a State; or
(ii) the Australian Capital Territory; or
(iii) the Northern Territory;
where the Department:
(iv) deals with matters relating to health; and
(v) is administered by a participating State/Territory Health Minister; and
(b) persons or bodies who, in the Commission's opinion, are stakeholders in relation to the formulation of the scheme; and
(ba) carers; and
(bb) consumers; and
(c) the public.
Rules to be complied with by Commission
(3) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules to be complied with by the Commission in formulating a scheme.
(4) Before making rules under subsection (3), the Minister must consult each participating State/Territory Health Minister.
(5) The Commission must comply with rules in force under subsection (3).