Queensland Numbered Acts

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK ACT 2011 No. 32 - SECT 20

(1) A network has the powers of an individual and may, for example—

(a) enter into contracts and agreements; and

(b) subject to subsection (2), acquire, hold, deal with or dispose of property; and

(c) engage consultants or contractors; and

(d) appoint agents and attorneys; and

(e) charge for the services it provides; and

(f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions.

(2) A network may not own—

(a) land or buildings; or

(b) other assets prescribed by regulation.

(3) A network may employ health executives.

(4) However, a network may not employ staff other than health executives.