Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) After section 7(1)(b) of the Dental Practice Act 1999 insert —
"(ba) if the Board is satisfied that, in order to meet an identified need for a dental care provider, it is necessary for a person having qualifications and training in the nature of the applicant's to practise as a dental care provider in Victoria; or".
(2) After section 71(3) of the Dental Practice Act 1999 insert —
"(4) Despite sub-section (1) and anything to the contrary in the member's instrument of appointment, a member may, with the consent of the Minister, continue to hold office at the end of his or her appointment for a period not exceeding 3 months to enable the vacancy in the member's office to be filled.".