(1) This section applies if:
(a) under this Part, a function of the Aged Care Secretary is a prescribed function of the Chief Executive Medicare; and
(b) the performance of that function by the Aged Care Secretary requires or permits the Aged Care Secretary to act under, or in accordance with, a provision of any Principles made under section 96-1 of the Aged Care Act or section 96-1 of the Aged Care Transitional Act.
(2) The Chief Executive Medicare must perform the prescribed function in accordance with the relevant provision of the Principles.
(3) This section is for the avoidance of doubt.