The definition of pensioner in regulation 3(1) of the Principal Regulations is amended as follows:

(a) by inserting in paragraph (b) "or" after "Act;" ;

(b) by inserting the following paragraph after paragraph (b) :

(c) who is the holder of a health care card issued in accordance with the Social Security Act 1991 of the Commonwealth;

Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953 .

Notified in the Gazette on 13 August 2008

These regulations are administered in the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the regulation)

These regulations amend the Vehicle and Traffic (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration) Regulations 2000 by providing that health care card holders are entitled to certain fee concessions that are presently only available to pensioner concession card holders and certain other persons.