{"id":"C2013A00076","name":"Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013","slug":"aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"76 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":8532,"registerId":"commonwealth-C2013A00076-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-03-30","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"#### 1 Short title\n\n This Act may be cited as the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.\n\n```html\n

Commencement information

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Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1. Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day this Act receives the Royal Assent.

28 June 2013

2. Schedule 1

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3. Schedule 2, items 1 to 4

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3A. Schedule 2, item 5

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3B. Schedule 2, item 6

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3C. Schedule 2, items 7 to 11

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3D. Schedule 2, item 12

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3E. Schedule 2, items 13 and 14

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3F. Schedule 2, item 15

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3G. Schedule 2, items 16 and 16A

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3H. Schedule 2, item 17

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3J. Schedule 2, item 18

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3K. Schedule 2, items 19 to 21

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3L. Schedule 2, item 22

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

3M. Schedule 2, item 23

1 January 2014.

1 January 2014

3N. Schedule 2, Part 2

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

4. Schedule 3

1 July 2014.

1 July 2014

5. Schedule 4, Part 1

1 August 2013.

1 August 2013

6. Schedule 4, Part 2

1 July 2014.

1 July 2014

7. Schedule 5, Part 1

1 July 2014.

1 July 2014

8. Schedule 5, Parts 2 and 3

Immediately after the commencement of the provision(s) covered by table item 7.

1 July 2014

\n```\n\n> Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.\n\n (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Schedule(s)","content":"#### 3 Schedule(s)\n\n Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of operation of amendments","content":"#### 4 Review of operation of amendments\n\n (1) The Minister must cause an independent review to be undertaken of the operation of the amendments made by:\n (a) this Act; and\n (b) the Aged Care (Bond Security) Amendment Act 2013; and\n (c) the Aged Care (Bond Security) Levy Amendment Act 2013.\n (2) The review must consider at least the following matters:\n (a) whether unmet demand for residential and home care places has been reduced;\n (b) whether the number and mix of places for residential care and home care should continue to be controlled;\n (c) whether further steps could be taken to change key aged care services from a supply driven model to a consumer demand driven model;\n (d) the effectiveness of means testing arrangements for aged care services, including an assessment of the alignment of charges across residential care and home care services;\n (e) the effectiveness of arrangements for regulating prices for aged care accommodation;\n (f) the effectiveness of arrangements for protecting equity of access to aged care services for different population groups;\n (g) the effectiveness of workforce strategies in aged care services, including strategies for the education, recruitment, retention and funding of aged care workers;\n (h) the effectiveness of arrangements for protecting refundable deposits and accommodation bonds;\n (i) the effectiveness of arrangements for facilitating access to aged care services;\n (j) any other related matter that the Minister specifies.\n (3) The review must make provision for public consultation and, in particular, must provide for consultation with:\n (a) approved providers; and\n (b) aged care workers; and\n (c) consumers; and\n (d) people with special needs; and\n (e) carers; and\n (f) representatives of consumers.\n (4) The review must be undertaken as soon as practicable after the end of the period of 3 years after the commencement of Schedule 1.\n (5) The person who undertakes the review must give the Minister a written report of the review within 12 months after the end of the 3 year period.\n (6) The Minister must cause a copy of the report of the review to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of receiving it.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"14‑2 Competitive assessment of applicati","sectionType":"section","heading":"14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations","content":"#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rect","sectionType":"section","heading":"39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify","content":"#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"39‑3B Secretary may request further info","sectionType":"section","heading":"39‑3B Secretary may request further information","content":"#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give ","sectionType":"section","heading":"95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time","content":"#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"65‑1A Information about compliance with ","sectionType":"section","heading":"65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities","content":"#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"95A‑10 Termination of appointment","sectionType":"section","heading":"95A‑10 Termination of appointment","content":"#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Division 95B","sectionType":"division","heading":"Aged Care Pricing Commissioner","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner","content":"#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑2 Appointment","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑2 Appointment","content":"#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑3 Acting appointments","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑3 Acting appointments","content":"#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑4 Remuneration","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑4 Remuneration","content":"#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑5 Leave of absence","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑5 Leave of absence","content":"#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑6 Other terms and conditions","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑6 Other terms and conditions","content":"#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment","content":"#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑8 Disclosure of interests","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑8 Disclosure of interests","content":"#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑9 Resignation","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑9 Resignation","content":"#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑10 Termination of appointment","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑10 Termination of appointment","content":"#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing C","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions","content":"#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"95B‑12 Annual report","sectionType":"section","heading":"95B‑12 Annual report","content":"#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"1‑5 Application to continuing care recip","sectionType":"section","heading":"1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients","content":"#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"3‑3A Fees and payments","sectionType":"section","heading":"3‑3A Fees and payments","content":"#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for","sectionType":"section","heading":"23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses","content":"#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"37‑1 What this Part is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"37‑1 What this Part is about","content":"#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"44‑5 Primary supplements","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑5 Primary supplements","content":"#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensatio","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given","content":"#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"44‑21 The care subsidy reduction","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑21 The care subsidy reduction","content":"#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"44‑22 Working out the means tested amoun","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑22 Working out the means tested amount","content":"#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances","content":"#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"44‑26A The value of a person’s assets","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑26A The value of a person’s assets","content":"#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"44‑26B Definitions relating to the value","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets","content":"#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"44‑26C Determination of value of person’","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets","content":"#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"44‑28 The accommodation supplement","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑28 The accommodation supplement","content":"#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"44‑32 Revoking determinations of financi","sectionType":"section","heading":"44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship","content":"#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy","content":"#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"48‑2 The basic subsidy amount","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑2 The basic subsidy amount","content":"#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"48‑3 Primary supplements","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑3 Primary supplements","content":"#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"48‑4 Reductions in subsidy","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑4 Reductions in subsidy","content":"#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"48‑5 The compensation payment reduction","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑5 The compensation payment reduction","content":"#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation ","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given","content":"#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"48‑7 The care subsidy reduction","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑7 The care subsidy reduction","content":"#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be ","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances","content":"#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"48‑9 Other supplements","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑9 Other supplements","content":"#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"48‑10 The hardship supplement","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑10 The hardship supplement","content":"#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"48‑11 Determining cases of financial har","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship","content":"#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"48‑12 Revoking determinations of financi","sectionType":"section","heading":"48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship","content":"#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"52A‑1 What this Chapter is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"52A‑1 What this Chapter is about","content":"#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3A.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"—Resident and home care fees","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52B","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"52B‑1 What this Part is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"52B‑1 What this Part is about","content":"#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles","sectionType":"section","heading":"52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles","content":"#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52C","sectionType":"division","heading":"Resident fees","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees","sectionType":"section","heading":"52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees","content":"#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident f","sectionType":"section","heading":"52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees","content":"#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"52C‑4 The standard resident contribution","sectionType":"section","heading":"52C‑4 The standard resident contribution","content":"#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident f","sectionType":"section","heading":"52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place","content":"#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52D","sectionType":"division","heading":"Home care fees","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees","sectionType":"section","heading":"52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees","content":"#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care ","sectionType":"section","heading":"52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees","content":"#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"52D‑3 The basic daily care fee","sectionType":"section","heading":"52D‑3 The basic daily care fee","content":"#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3A.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52E","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"52E‑1 What this Part is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"52E‑1 What this Part is about","content":"#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles","sectionType":"section","heading":"52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles","content":"#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52F","sectionType":"division","heading":"Accommodation agreements","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑1 Information to be given before per","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care","content":"#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accom","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement","content":"#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑3 Accommodation agreements","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑3 Accommodation agreements","content":"#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be requi","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry","content":"#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexi","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care","content":"#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be in","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement","content":"#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements","sectionType":"section","heading":"52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements","content":"#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52G","sectionType":"division","heading":"Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"52G‑1 What this Division is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"52G‑1 What this Division is about","content":"#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"Subdivision 52G","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"‑A—Rules about accommodation payments","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation","sectionType":"section","heading":"52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments","content":"#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amo","sectionType":"section","heading":"52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment","content":"#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may","sectionType":"section","heading":"52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment","content":"#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be","sectionType":"section","heading":"52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements","content":"#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation","sectionType":"section","heading":"52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution","content":"#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52H","sectionType":"division","heading":"Rules about daily payments","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"52H‑1 Payment in advance","sectionType":"section","heading":"52H‑1 Payment in advance","content":"#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"52H‑2 When daily payments accrue","sectionType":"section","heading":"52H‑2 When daily payments accrue","content":"#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"52H‑3 Charging interest","sectionType":"section","heading":"52H‑3 Charging interest","content":"#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles","sectionType":"section","heading":"52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles","content":"#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52J","sectionType":"division","heading":"Rules about refundable deposits","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be pa","sectionType":"section","heading":"52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid","content":"#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles","sectionType":"section","heading":"52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles","content":"#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"52J‑4 Residential care services that are","sectionType":"section","heading":"52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified","content":"#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum a","sectionType":"section","heading":"52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets","content":"#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"52J‑6 Approved provider may retain incom","sectionType":"section","heading":"52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived","content":"#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refund","sectionType":"section","heading":"52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits","content":"#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52K","sectionType":"division","heading":"Financial hardship","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"52K‑1 Determining cases of financial har","sectionType":"section","heading":"52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship","content":"#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financi","sectionType":"section","heading":"52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship","content":"#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3A.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52L","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"52L‑1 What this Part is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"52L‑1 What this Part is about","content":"#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52M","sectionType":"division","heading":"Prudential requirements","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"52M‑1 Compliance with prudential require","sectionType":"section","heading":"52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements","content":"#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52N","sectionType":"division","heading":"Permitted uses","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodat","sectionType":"section","heading":"52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes","content":"#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted","sectionType":"section","heading":"52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds","content":"#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"Division 52P","sectionType":"division","heading":"Refunds","content":"Schedule 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Subsection 1‑3(5) (table items 3 and 4)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n2 Paragraph 3‑5(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n3 Section 3‑6\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n4 Section 5‑2 (heading to table column headed “Community care subsidy”)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n5 Section 5‑2 (note 2)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 2: Allocation of funding for grants is dealt with in Chapter 5.\n\n6 Paragraphs 11‑3(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;\n (c) people who live in rural or remote areas;\n (d) people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;\n (e) veterans;\n (f) people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;\n (g) care‑leavers;\n (ga) parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal;\n (h) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;\n (i) people of a kind (if any) specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n7 Subsection 12‑3(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n8 Subsection 12‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n9 Subsection 12‑6(3)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n10 Section 14‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 14‑2 Competitive assessment of applications for allocations\n\n In deciding which allocation of \\*places would best meet the needs of the aged care community in the \\*region, the Secretary must consider, in relation to each application, the matters set out in the Allocation Principles.\n\n11 At the end of subsection 14‑5(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: Approved providers have a responsibility under Part 4.3 to comply with the conditions to which the allocation is subject. Failure to comply with a responsibility can result in a sanction being imposed under Part 4.4.\n\n12 Subsection 14‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n13 Subsection 15‑7(7)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n14 Subsection 16‑9(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n15 Paragraph 16‑11(c)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n16 Subsection 17‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n17 At the end of subsection 18‑2(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (f) the approved provider’s proposals for ensuring that the provider meets the provider’s responsibilities for any:\n (i) \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance;\n held by the provider in respect of the places to be relinquished.\n\n18 Paragraph 18‑5(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n19 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n20 Section 19‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n21 Subsection 20‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n22 Subsection 20‑1(4)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n23 Paragraph 21‑1(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n24 Section 21‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n25 Section 21‑3\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n26 Paragraph 21‑3(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n27 Paragraph 22‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n28 Subsection 22‑2(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The Secretary may limit the approval to one or more levels of care.\n\n> Note: Limitations of approvals to one or more levels of care are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n29 Paragraph 22‑4(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the person’s eligibility to receive a specified level or levels of care.\n\n30 Paragraph 22‑6(2)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) whether the approval is limited to a level or levels of care (see subsection 22‑2(3));\n\n31 Section 23‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n32 Paragraph 23‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n33 Section 24‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n34 Subsection 25‑2(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n35 Subsection 25‑4(1)\n\nAfter “27‑4”, insert “at one or more \\*aged care services operated by the approved provider”.\n\n36 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n37 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n38 Paragraph 25‑4(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal.\n\n39 Subsection 25‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n40 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(a)\n\nOmit “a substantial number of appraisals or reappraisals connected with classifications”, substitute “an appraisal or reappraisal connected with a classification”.\n\n41 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “classifications made in connection with those appraisals or reappraisals were”, substitute “classification was”.\n\n42 Paragraph 27‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that, after the classification was changed, the approved provider gave false, misleading or inaccurate information in another appraisal or reappraisal;\n\n43 Subsection 27‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n44 Subsection 32‑7(2)\n\nOmit “in the Gazette”, substitute “on the Department’s website”.\n\n45 Subsection 32‑8(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n46 Section 39‑2\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n47 At the end of section 39‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a temporary change in location if the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.\n\n48 Subsections 39‑3(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) If:\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that an approved provider’s residential care service has ceased to be suitable for \\*certification; or\n (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular;\n the Secretary must notify the approved provider that the Secretary is considering revoking the certification.\n\n> Note: Certification may also be revoked as a sanction under Part 4.4.\n\n (2) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) include the Secretary’s reasons for considering the revocation; and\n (b) invite the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (c) inform the approved provider that if no submission is made within that period, any revocation will take effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n\n49 After subsection 39‑3(3)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3A) Unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39‑3A or 39‑3B, the Secretary must revoke the \\*certification if the Secretary remains satisfied that:\n (a) the residential care service has ceased to be suitable for certification; or\n (b) the approved provider’s application for certification of the service contained information that was false or misleading in a material particular.\n\n> Note: Revocations of certifications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n50 After section 39‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 39‑3A Secretary may issue notice to rectify\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary has notified an approved provider under subsection 39‑3(2) that the Secretary is considering revoking the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service because the service has ceased to be suitable for certification; and\n (b) the approved provider has made submissions to the Secretary in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b); and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the submissions:\n (i) propose appropriate action to rectify the unsuitability of the service; or\n (ii) set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability.\n (2) The Secretary may give the approved provider a notice in accordance with subsection (3).\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) inform the approved provider that, within 14 days after the date of the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice, the approved provider must give a written undertaking to the Secretary to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (b) inform the approved provider that the \\*certification will be revoked at the time specified in the notice if the undertaking is not given or complied with.\n (4) The undertaking must:\n (a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and\n (b) contain a description and acknowledgement of the unsuitability of the service; and\n (c) set out the action the approved provider proposes to take to rectify the unsuitability of the service; and\n (d) set out the period within which such action will be taken; and\n (e) contain an acknowledgement that a failure by the approved provider to comply with the undertaking will result in the \\*certification being revoked.\n (5) If the approved provider fails to give the undertaking within the specified time or fails to comply with the undertaking, the Secretary must:\n (a) revoke the \\*certification; and\n (b) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n\n#### 39‑3B Secretary may request further information\n\n (1) This section applies if, after receiving submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b), the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c).\n (2) The Secretary may, in writing, request further information from the approved provider in relation to the submissions.\n (3) The request must be made within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions in accordance with the invitation under paragraph 39‑3(2)(b).\n (4) The further information must be provided within the time specified in the request.\n (5) If, after receiving the further information, the Secretary is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c), then:\n (a) the Secretary must give a notice to the approved provider in accordance with subsection 39‑3A(3); and\n (b) subsections 39‑3A(4) and (5) have effect.\n (6) If:\n (a) the approved provider does not provide the further information within the specified time; or\n (b) after receiving the further information, the Secretary is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39‑3A(1)(c);\n the Secretary must:\n (c) revoke the \\*certification of the approved provider’s residential care service; and\n (d) give the approved provider written notice of the revocation.\n (7) The notice must be given within 28 days after the end of the period for providing the further information.\n\n51 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n52 Subsection 42‑5(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n53 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (e) any other supplement set out in the Residential Care Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n54 Part 3.2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n55 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n56 Section 45‑1\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n57 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n58 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n59 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Community Care”, substitute “Home Care”.\n\n60 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n61 Section 45‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n62 Subsection 45‑3(1)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n63 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n64 Paragraphs 45‑3(2)(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n65 Division 46 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n66 Section 46‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n67 Subsection 46‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care subsidy”, substitute “\\*home care subsidy”.\n\n68 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n69 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n70 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n71 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n72 Subsection 46‑1(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n73 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n74 Subsection 46‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n75 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n76 Section 46‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n77 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n78 Subsection 46‑2(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n79 Subsections 46‑2(3) to (5)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (3) The Home Care Subsidy Principles may specify requirements relating to the suspension, on a temporary basis, of home care.\n\n80 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n81 Subsection 46‑3(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n82 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n83 Subsection 46‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n84 Section 46‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n85 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n86 Paragraph 46‑4(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n87 Division 47 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n88 Section 47‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n89 Subsections 47‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “\\*Community”, substitute “\\*Home”.\n\n90 Subsection 47‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n91 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n92 Subsection 47‑3(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n93 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n94 Subsection 47‑3(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n95 Subsection 47‑3(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n96 Paragraph 47‑3(3)(a)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n97 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n98 Section 47‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n99 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n100 Subsection 47‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n101 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n102 Subsection 47‑4(2)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n103 Subsection 47‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n104 Section 47‑4A (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n105 Division 48 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n106 Section 48‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n107 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n108 Subsection 48‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n109 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community” (wherever occurring), substitute “\\*home”.\n\n110 Subsection 48‑1(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n111 Subsection 48‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n112 Subsection 48‑1(4)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n113 Section 49‑3\n\nOmit “community care”, substitute “home care”.\n\n114 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) the approved provider:\n (i) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is approved under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (ii) provides flexible care to a care recipient who is included in a class of people who, under the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles, do not need approval under Part 2.3 in respect of flexible care; or\n (iii) is taken to provide flexible care in the circumstances set out in the Flexible Care Subsidy Principles; and\n\n115 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n116 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(f)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n117 Subsection 54‑2(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n118 Subsection 54‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n119 Section 54‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n120 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n121 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “Community” (wherever occurring), substitute “Home”.\n\n122 Subsection 54‑4(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n123 Subsection 54‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n124 Subsection 54‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n125 Section 56‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n126 Section 56‑2\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n127 After paragraph 56‑2(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n\n128 Paragraph 56‑2(e)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n129 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n130 Subsection 56‑4(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n131 Division 60 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n132 Section 60‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n133 Section 60‑1\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n134 Section 60‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n135 Subsection 60‑2(1)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n136 Subsection 60‑2(2)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n137 Division 61 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n138 Section 61‑1 (heading)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n139 Subsection 61‑1(1)\n\nOmit “community” (wherever occurring), substitute “home”.\n\n140 Subsection 61‑1(2)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n141 Subsection 61‑1(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n142 At the end of subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iii)\n\nAdd “in relation to care and services”.\n\n143 Subparagraph 66‑2(1)(a)(iv)\n\nOmit “administer an aged care service in respect of which the approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities in relation to governance and business operations”.\n\n144 Paragraph 66A‑1(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) the Secretary is satisfied that:\n (i) the person has the skills and experience required to assist an approved provider to comply with its responsibilities under Parts 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3; and\n (ii) if the person is an individual—the person is not a \\*disqualified individual; and\n (iii) if the person is a body corporate—no individuals who are responsible for the executive decisions of the body corporate are disqualified individuals; and\n\n145 Subsection 66A‑1(2A)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n146 Subsection 66A‑1(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (5) A person may resign an appointment by giving the Secretary a written resignation:\n (a) signed by him or her; or\n (b) if the person is a body corporate—signed by an officer of the body corporate.\n\n147 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n148 Paragraph 66A‑2(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n149 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “revoked; and”, substitute “revoked.”.\n\n150 Paragraph 66A‑3(1)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n151 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nAfter “under section”, insert “66A‑2 or”.\n\n152 Subsection 66A‑4(2)\n\nOmit “administer the service”, substitute “assist the approved provider to comply with its responsibilities”.\n\n153 Subsections 66A‑4(3) and (4)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n154 Section 66A‑5\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n155 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit “, with assessments or approvals related to \\*aged care or”, substitute “and”.\n\n156 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*community care grants (see Part 5.2);\n\n• \\*flexible care grants (see Part 5.2A);\n\n• \\*assessment grants (see Part 5.3);\n\n157 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 72‑2”, substitute “subsection 72‑1(2)”.\n\n158 Paragraph 71‑2(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n159 Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The allocation must meet the criteria for allocations specified in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n160 Sections 72‑2 and 72‑3\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n161 Subsection 73‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2) The grant is subject to:\n (a) such conditions (if any) as the Secretary determines in writing; and\n (b) such other conditions (if any) as are set out in the Residential Care Grant Principles.\n\n162 Section 73‑2\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n163 Subsection 73‑5(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (including the note), substitute:\n\n (4) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the approved provider a notice requesting the approved provider to give the further information within 28 days after receiving the notice, or within such shorter period as is specified in the notice.\n (5) The Secretary must make a variation or reject the application:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (4)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n\n> Note: Variations of allocations and rejections of applications are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) The Secretary must notify the approved provider in writing of the Secretary’s decision.\n\n164 Subsection 74‑1(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n165 Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n166 Subsection 80‑1(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n167 Subsection 81‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n168 Subsection 81‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n169 Subsection 81‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n170 Subsection 81‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n171 Paragraph 82‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “residential care”, insert “or home care”.\n\n172 Subsection 82‑3(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n173 Subsection 82‑3(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n174 Subsection 82‑4(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n175 Subsection 82‑4(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n176 Section 85‑1 (table item 21)\n\nOmit “a \\*low level of residential care”, substitute “one or more levels of care”.\n\n177 Section 85‑1 (table item 35)\n\nOmit “39‑3(1)”, substitute “39‑3(3A)”.\n\n178 Section 85‑1 (table items 49A and 49B)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n179 Section 85‑1 (table items 57 and 58)\n\nOmit “73‑5(4)”, substitute “73‑5(5)”.\n\n180 Section 85‑1 (table items 59 to 64)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 59 | A decision under Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles concerned to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n180A Subsection 85‑6(1)\n\nOmit “1239 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “126 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180B Paragraph 85‑7(1)(a)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180C Paragraph 85‑7(1)(b)\n\nOmit “1243 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “135 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n180D Subsection 85‑7(2)\n\nOmit “1240 of the Social Security Act 1991”, substitute “129 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999”.\n\n181 Subsection 88‑2(2)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n181A At the end of section 95A‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the Secretary to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the Secretary must, if the information is available to the Secretary, give the information to the Commissioner.\n (4) If, on and after 1 January 2014, the \\*Aged Care Commissioner requests the CEO of the Quality Agency to give the Commissioner information that the Commissioner requires for the purposes of the Commissioner’s functions, the CEO must, if the information is available to the CEO, give the information to the Commissioner.\n\n181B After section 95A‑11\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 95A‑11A Aged Care Commissioner may give report to Minister at any time\n\n The \\*Aged Care Commissioner may, at any time, give a written report to the Minister on any matter relating to the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n182 Section 96‑1 (table items 7 and 11)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n183 Section 96‑1 (table item 12)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n184 Section 96‑1 (table item 14A)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n184A Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act, the Minister:\n (a) must establish a committee to be known as the Aged Care Financing Authority; and\n (b) may establish other committees.\n\n185 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “home”.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of aged care)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assessment grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of community care, community care agreement, community care grant, community care service and community care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of flexible care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3.\n\n> home care agreement means an agreement referred to in section 61‑1.\n\n> home care service means an undertaking through which home care is provided.\n\n> home care subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part 3.2.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “to community”, substitute “to home”.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “\\*community”, substitute “\\*home”.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of payment period)\n\nOmit “a community”, substitute “a home”.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of place)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n194A Application\n\nDespite the amendment made by item 184A of this Schedule, subsection 96‑3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 has effect, before 1 August 2013, as if that amendment had not been made.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n195 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nhome care has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n196 Approval of providers\n\n(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:\n\n (a) a person was approved under Part 2.1 of the old law as a provider of aged care (whether or not the approval had come into force); and\n (b) the approval had not ceased to have effect.\n\n(2) To the extent that the approval was in respect of community care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of home care.\n\n(3) To the extent that the approval was in respect of flexible care, the approval is taken, for the purposes of the new law, to be in respect of both home care and flexible care.\n\n197 Allocation of places\n\n(1) An allocation of places in respect of community care that was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n(2) An allocation of places in respect of flexible care that:\n\n (a) was done under Part 2.2 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Allocation Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been done in respect of home care.\n\n198 Approval of care recipients\n\n(1) An approval to receive community care that was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time is taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(2) An approval to receive flexible care that:\n\n (a) was given under Part 2.3 of the old law and was in force immediately before the commencement time; and\n (b) is of a kind specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given to receive home care.\n\n(3) An approval to receive community care or flexible care that is taken to be an approval to receive home care under subitem (1) or (2), is also taken to be limited to the level or levels of care specified in Approval of Care Recipient Principles made for the purposes of this subitem.\n\n199 Making Principles\n\n(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, or both, providing for matters:\n\n (a) required or permitted by this Part to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Part.\n\n(2) Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles made under subitem (1) may be included with Allocation Principles or Approval of Care Recipient Principles, as the case requires, made under section 96‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nSchedule 2—Amendments commencing on 1 January 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 Paragraph 42‑4(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accreditation body”, substitute “the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency”.\n\n2 After section 65‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 65‑1A Information about compliance with responsibilities\n\n (1) In deciding whether an approved provider has complied, or is complying, with one or more of its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, the Secretary may have regard to:\n (a) any information provided by the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency in accordance with the Quality Agency Reporting Principles; and\n (b) any other relevant information.\n (2) The Quality Agency Reporting Principles may specify the circumstances in which the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency must provide information of a kind specified in the Principles to the Secretary for the purposes of this Part.\n\n> Note: The Quality Agency Reporting Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n3 Section 69‑1\n\nOmit:\n\n• \\*accreditation grants (see Part 5.4);\n\n4 Part 5.4\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n5 At the end of section 84‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n; (h) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, whose functions include approving accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payments determined by the Minister and approving extra service fees (see Part 6.7).\n\n6 Paragraphs 95A‑1(2)(d) and (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (d) to examine complaints made to the Aged Care Commissioner about the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n (but not a complaint about the merits of a decision under those paragraphs), and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n (e) to examine, on the Aged Care Commissioner’s own initiative, the processes for:\n (i) accrediting aged care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(a) of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013; and\n (ii) conducting the quality review of home care services as mentioned in paragraph 12(b) of that Act;\n and make recommendations to the CEO of the Quality Agency arising from the examination;\n\n7 Subsections 95A‑4(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n8 Section 95A‑9\n\nBefore “The”, insert “(1)”.\n\n9 At the end of section 95A‑9\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n10 Section 95A‑10\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 95A‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.\n\n11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs, substitute:\n\n (ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and\n\n13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)\n\nOmit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.\n\n14 At the end of Chapter 6\n\nAdd:\n\n## Part 6.7—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n### Division 95B—Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n#### 95B‑1 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner\n\n (1) There is to be an \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n (2) The functions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner are as follows:\n (a) to approve extra service fees in accordance with Division 35;\n (b) in accordance with section 52G‑4, to approve accommodation payments that are higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3;\n (c) such other functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by this Act;\n (d) the functions that are conferred on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner by any other law of the Commonwealth;\n (e) the functions that are specified by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 95B‑2 Appointment\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may be appointed on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.\n (3) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.\n\n#### 95B‑3 Acting appointments\n\n The Minister may appoint a person to act as the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or\n (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.\n\n> Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\n#### 95B‑4 Remuneration\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the remuneration that is prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to be paid the allowances that are prescribed by the Commissioner Principles.\n (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.\n\n#### 95B‑5 Leave of absence\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis:\n (a) he or she has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and\n (b) the Minister may grant the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise that the Minister determines.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.\n\n#### 95B‑6 Other terms and conditions\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 95B‑7 Restrictions on outside employment\n\n Full‑time Commissioner\n (1) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis, he or she must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s office without the Minister’s approval.\n Part‑time Commissioner\n (2) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis, he or she must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.\n\n#### 95B‑8 Disclosure of interests\n\n The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Commissioner has or acquires that could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s functions.\n\n#### 95B‑9 Resignation\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.\n (2) The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.\n\n#### 95B‑10 Termination of appointment\n\n (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) for misbehaviour; or\n (b) if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.\n (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner:\n (a) becomes bankrupt; or\n (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or\n (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or\n (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or\n (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or\n (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or\n (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or\n (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95B‑8.\n\n#### 95B‑11 Delegation of Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s functions\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may delegate in writing all or any of his or her functions to an APS employee in the Department.\n (2) In exercising his or her power under subsection (1), the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is to have regard to the function to be performed by the delegate and the responsibilities of the APS employee to whom the function is delegated.\n (3) In performing functions delegated under subsection (1), the delegate must comply with any directions of the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner.\n\n#### 95B‑12 Annual report\n\n (1) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, prepare and give to the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report on the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s operations during that year.\n\n> Note: See also section 34C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about annual reports.\n\n (2) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner must include in the report:\n (a) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3; and\n (b) the number of such applications that were approved, rejected or withdrawn during the financial year; and\n (c) the number of applications that were made to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner during the financial year for approval to charge an extra service fee; and\n (d) any other information required by the Commissioner Principles to be included in the report.\n\n15 Section 96‑1 (table item 2)\n\nRepeal the item.\n\n16 Section 96‑1 (after table item 9)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 9A | Commissioner Principles | Divisions 95A and 95B |\n| --- | ----------------------- | --------------------- |\n\n16A Section 96‑1 (after table item 14)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 14A | Fees and Payments Principles | Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 |\n| --- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------- |\n\n17 Section 96‑1 (after table item 17)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 17A | Quality Agency Reporting Principles | Part 4.4 |\n| --- | ----------------------------------- | -------- |\n\n18 Section 96‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.\n\n19 Subsection 96‑2(6)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (6) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to the \\*CEO of the Quality Agency the functions of the Secretary that the Secretary considers necessary for the CEO to perform the CEO’s functions under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\n20 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation body)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n21 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n22 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> Aged Care Pricing Commissioner means the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner holding office under Part 6.7.\n\n23 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> CEO of the Quality Agency means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency appointed under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n24 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\naccreditation body has the same meaning as in the old law.\n\nCEO of the Quality Agency has the same meaning as in the new law.\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when item 5 of this Schedule commences.\n\nnew law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately after the second commencement time.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the second commencement time.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when item 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\n25 Accreditation requirement\n\nAn accreditation of a residential care service by an accreditation body that was in force immediately before the second commencement time is taken, after the second commencement time, to have been an accreditation by the CEO of the Quality Agency.\n\n26 Determining maximum amounts of accommodation payment\n\n(1) After the first commencement time, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n\n(2) The determination may set out:\n\n (a) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n\n(3) An approved provider may apply to the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under subitem (1).\n\n(4) The Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve the application.\n\n(5) A decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve the application is taken to be a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n(6) A power exercised under this item must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.\n\nSchedule 3—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nPart 1—Amendments\n\nAged Care Act 1997\n\n1 At the end of Division 1\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 1‑5 Application to continuing care recipients\n\n Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act do not apply in relation to a \\*continuing care recipient.\n\n> Note: Subsidies, fees and payments for continuing care recipients are dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n2 Section 3‑1\n\nBefore “This Act”, insert “(1)”.\n\n3 Paragraph 3‑1(a)\n\nOmit “subsidies”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n4 At the end of section 3‑1\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) \\*Subsidies are also paid under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n5 Section 3‑2\n\nOmit “subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy to a provider of \\*aged care”.\n\n6 Section 3‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 3)”.\n\n7 Section 3‑3\n\nOmit “subsidy can be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can be paid”.\n\n8 After section 3‑3\n\nInsert:\n\n#### 3‑3A Fees and payments\n\n Care recipients may be required to pay for, or contribute to, the costs of their care and accommodation. Fees and payments are dealt with in Chapter 3A of this Act, and in Divisions 57, 57A, 58 and 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n10 Section 5‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n11 Section 5‑1\n\nAfter “Part 2.6 (enabling”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n12 Section 5‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy”.\n\n13 Section 5‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 6‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n15 Section 7‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy cannot be made under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy cannot be made”.\n\n16 Subsections 7‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy can only be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy can only be paid”.\n\n17 Section 9‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “under this Act”.\n\n18 Subsection 9‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 9‑3A (heading)\n\nAfter “relating to”, insert “refundable deposits,”.\n\n20 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(a)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bonds”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n21 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(b)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n22 Paragraph 9‑3A(1)(c)\n\nAfter “total of the”, insert “refundable deposit balances and”.\n\n23 Section 9‑3B (heading)\n\nOmit “accommodation bond”.\n\n24 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(a)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond balance as required by section 57‑21”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or an \\*accommodation bond balance”.\n\n25 Paragraph 9‑3B(1)(c)\n\nAfter “used”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n26 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(c)\n\nAfter “more”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balances or”.\n\n27 Paragraph 9‑3B(2)(d)\n\nAfter “how”, insert “\\*refundable deposits or”.\n\n28 Paragraphs 9‑3B(2)(e) and (f)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert “refundable deposits and”.\n\n29 Section 11‑1\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n30 Section 11‑4\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n31 Subsection 12‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n32 Subsection 12‑3(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n33 Subsections 12‑4(1) and (3)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n34 Subsection 12‑5(1)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in respect of each type of \\*subsidy, determine for the \\*places \\*available for allocation the proportion of care that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n35 Subsections 12‑6(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n36 Subsection 13‑2(2)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n37 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n38 Paragraph 13‑2(3)(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places available for allocation, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n39 Subsection 14‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n40 Paragraph 14‑3(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n41 Subsection 14‑5(5)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n Lump sums paid by continuing care recipients\n (5) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a continuing care recipient, with the consent of the continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of an \\*accommodation bond or an \\*accommodation charge as the continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 if:\n (c) the continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were an accommodation bond paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n Lump sums paid by care recipients other than continuing care recipients\n (5A) If:\n (a) a condition imposed on an allocation of \\*places to a person requires:\n (i) the refund by the person to a care recipient (the non‑continuing care recipient) who is not a \\*continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, of a \\*pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; or\n (ii) the forgiveness by the person of an obligation (including a contingent obligation) by a non‑continuing care recipient, with the consent of the non‑continuing care recipient, in relation to a pre‑allocation lump sum or part of such a sum; and\n (b) the non‑continuing care recipient continues, on the day on which the allocation was made, to be provided with \\*aged care through the residential care service in relation to entry to which the pre‑allocation lump sum was paid or became payable;\n then the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder have the same rights, duties and obligations in relation to the charging of a \\*refundable deposit as the non‑continuing care recipient and the pre‑allocation lump sum holder would have under this Act if:\n (c) the non‑continuing care recipient had \\*entered the residential care service or flexible care service on the day on which the allocation was made; and\n (d) the pre‑allocation lump sum were a refundable deposit paid in respect of aged care provided through another residential care service or flexible care service.\n\n42 Paragraph 14‑5(6)(c)\n\nAfter “not”, insert “a \\*refundable deposit,”.\n\n43 Paragraph 14‑8(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n44 Subsection 15‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n45 Subsection 15‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Subsidy”, substitute “\\*Subsidy”.\n\n46 Paragraph 16‑6(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles.\n\n47 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(d)\n\nOmit “(including, where applicable, retention amounts relating to \\*accommodation bonds)”.\n\n48 Paragraph 16‑10(2)(g)\n\nAfter “requirements for”, insert “\\*refundable deposits and”.\n\n49 Paragraph 16‑11(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n50 Paragraph 16‑11(b)\n\nOmit “an”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n51 Paragraph 16‑18(e)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (e) the proportion of care (if any), in respect of the places to be transferred, that must be provided to people of kinds specified in the Allocation Principles;\n\n52 Subparagraph 18‑2(2)(f)(ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (ii) \\*entry contribution balance; or\n (iii) \\*refundable deposit balance;\n\n53 Subsections 20‑1(1) to (3)\n\nOmit “Subsidy cannot be paid under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*Subsidy cannot be paid”.\n\n54 Paragraph 20‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n55 Section 20‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 23‑1(b)\n\nBefore “the approval”, insert “in the case of flexible care—”.\n\n57 Section 23‑3\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 23‑3 Circumstances in which approval for flexible care lapses\n\n Care not received within a certain time\n (1) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person is not provided with the care within:\n (a) the entry period specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles; or\n (b) if no such period is specified—the period of 12 months starting on the day after the approval was given.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the care is specified for the purposes of this subsection in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles.\n Person ceases to be provided with care in respect of which approved\n (3) A person’s approval as a recipient of flexible care lapses if the person ceases, in the circumstances specified in the Approval of Care Recipients Principles, to be provided with the care in respect of which he or she is approved.\n\n58 Section 30‑1\n\nOmit “, but a lower amount of \\*residential care subsidy is payable”.\n\n59 Section 30‑1 (notes 1 to 4)\n\nRepeal the notes.\n\n60 Paragraph 30‑3(1)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n61 Subsection 30‑3(1) (at the end of the example)\n\nAdd “An individual resident’s room might also constitute a “distinct part” of the service.”.\n\n62 Subsection 30‑3(1) (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n63 Paragraph 32‑4(1)(a)\n\nOmit “who:”, substitute “who are included in a class of people specified in the Extra Service Principles;”.\n\n64 Subparagraphs 32‑4(1)(a)(i) and (ii)\n\nRepeal the subparagraphs.\n\n65 Subsection 32‑9(1)\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n66 Subsection 35‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n67 Subsection 35‑1(2)\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n68 Paragraphs 35‑1(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n69 Subsection 35‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n70 Subsections 35‑3(1) to (4)\n\nOmit “Secretary”, substitute “\\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n71 Section 35‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n72 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “The Secretary”, substitute “The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n73 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”, substitute “Aged Care Pricing Commissioner’s”.\n\n74 Section 35‑4\n\nOmit the second sentence.\n\n75 Section 36‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “56‑1(f)”, substitute “56‑1(g)”.\n\n76 Section 37‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 37‑1 What this Part is about\n\nThis Part describes how a residential care service is certified and the circumstances in which certification ceases to have effect.\n\n77 Paragraph 38‑6(2)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) the consequences of failure by the approved provider to comply with the approved provider’s responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, in particular, that such a failure may lead to the revocation or suspension under Part 4.4 of the certification of the residential care service; and\n\n78 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “pays subsidies”, substitute “pays \\*subsidies under this Chapter”.\n\n79 Section 41‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n80 Section 41‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n81 Section 41‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n82 Paragraph 41‑3(1)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n83 Paragraph 41‑3(2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n84 Paragraph 42‑1(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsections (3) and (4)”, substitute “subsection (3)”.\n\n85 Subsection 42‑1(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection (not including the note).\n\n86 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n87 Subsection 42‑3(3)\n\nAfter “on leave”, insert “(the pre‑entry leave)”.\n\n88 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n89 Subsection 42‑5(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n90 Paragraph 42‑5(3)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n91 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n92 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n93 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n94 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care” (wherever occurring).\n\n95 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n96 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nOmit all the words after “care service”, substitute “if conditions specified in the Subsidy Principles, to which the allocation of the \\*places included in the service are subject under section 14‑5 or 14‑6, have not been met”.\n\n97 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n98 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 4)\n\nRepeal the step.\n\n99 Subsection 44‑2(2) (Residential care subsidy calculator, step 5)\n\nRenumber as step 4.\n\n100 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n101 Paragraphs 44‑3(3)(c) and (d)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs.\n\n102 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n103 Sections 44‑5 to 44‑16\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑5 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the respite supplement;\n (ii) the oxygen supplement;\n (iii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iv) the dementia and severe behaviours supplement;\n (v) the veterans’ supplement;\n (vi) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n104 Paragraphs 44‑17(a) to (c)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) the adjusted subsidy reduction (see section 44‑19);\n (b) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A);\n (c) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23).\n\n105 Section 44‑18\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n106 Subsections 44‑20(5) and (6)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n107 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “an \\*accommodation bond”, substitute “a \\*refundable deposit”.\n\n108 Subsection 44‑20(8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n109 Subdivision 44‑E (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n110 Sections 44‑21 to 44‑23\n\nRepeal the sections, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑20A Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 44‑20 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (c) the effect of subsection (4).\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 44‑21 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with residential care through the residential care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 44‑23, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the means tested amount for the care recipient (see section 44‑22).\n\nStep 2. Subtract the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the day (see subsection (6)) from the means tested amount.\n\nStep 3. If the amount worked out under step 2 does not exceed zero, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds zero but not the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is the amount worked out under step 2:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\nStep 5. If the amount worked out under step 2 exceeds the sum of the following, the care subsidy reduction is that sum:\n\n(a) the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient;\n\n(b) all primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income and assets for the care recipient’s means tested amount to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is the sum of the basic subsidy and primary supplement amounts for the care recipient.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The maximum accommodation supplement amount for a day is the highest of the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument as the amounts of accommodation supplement payable for residential care services for that day.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑22 Working out the means tested amount\n\n (1) The means tested amount for the care recipient is worked out as follows:\n\nMeans tested amount calculator\n\nWork out the income tested amount using steps 1 to 4:\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s \\*total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the income tested amount is 50% of that excess divided by 364.\n\nWork out the per day asset tested amount using steps 5 to 10:\n\nStep 5. Work out the value of the care recipient’s assets using section 44‑26A.\n\nStep 6. If the value of the care recipient’s assets does not exceed the asset free area, the asset tested amount is zero.\n\nStep 7. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the asset free area but not the first asset threshold, the asset tested amount is 17.5% of the excess.\n\nStep 8. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the first asset threshold but not the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 1% of the excess;\n\n(b) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 9. If the value of the care recipient’s assets exceeds the second asset threshold, the asset tested amount is the sum of the following:\n\n(a) 2% of the excess;\n\n(b) 1% of the difference between the first asset threshold and the second asset threshold;\n\n(c) 17.5% of the difference between the asset free area and the first asset threshold.\n\nStep 10. The per day asset tested amount is the asset tested amount divided by 364.\n\nThe means tested amount is the sum of the income tested amount and the per day asset tested amount.\n\n (2) The asset free area is:\n (a) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount; or\n (b) such other amount as is calculated in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) The first asset threshold and the second asset threshold are the amounts determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑23 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with \\*respite care;\n (b) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (c) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, residential care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n111 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n112 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n113 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n114 Subsection 44‑26(1) (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading.\n\n115 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(1)”.\n\n116 Subsection 44‑26(1)\n\nOmit “(other than a \\*protected resident or a \\*phased resident)”.\n\n117 Subsections 44‑26(2) to (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n118 At the end of Subdivision 44‑E\n\nAdd:\n\n#### 44‑26A The value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) Subject to this section, the value of a person’s assets for the purposes of section 44‑22 is to be worked out in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) If a person who is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivision A of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (3) If a person who is not receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension has an income stream (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) that was purchased on or after 20 September 2007, the value of the person’s assets:\n (a) is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) is taken to exclude the amount that the Secretary determines to be the value of that income stream that would not be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 1 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n (4) The value of a person’s assets is taken to include the amount that the Secretary determines to be the amount:\n (a) if the person is receiving an \\*income support supplement or a \\*service pension—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 and Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 applied for the purposes of this Act; and\n (b) otherwise—that would be included in the value of the person’s assets if Division 2 of Part 3.12 and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991 applied for the purposes of this Act.\n\n> Note 1: Subdivisions B and BB of Division 11 of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with disposal of assets.\n\n> Note 2: Subdivision H of Division 11A of Part IIIB of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, and Division 8 of Part 3.18 of the Social Security Act 1991, deal with the attribution to individuals of assets of private companies and private trusts.\n\n (5) If a person has paid a \\*refundable deposit, the value of the person’s assets is taken to include the amount of the \\*refundable deposit balance.\n (6) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home that, at the time, was occupied by:\n (a) the \\*partner or a \\*dependent child of the person; or\n (b) a carer of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 2 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time; or\n (c) a \\*close relation of the person who:\n (i) had occupied the home for the past 5 years; and\n (ii) was eligible to receive an \\*income support payment at the time.\n (7) In working out the value at a particular time of the assets of a person who is or was a \\*homeowner, disregard the value of a home to the extent that it exceeded the \\*maximum home value in force at that time.\n (8) The value of the assets of a person who is a \\*member of a couple is taken to be 50% of the sum of:\n (a) the value of the person’s assets; and\n (b) the value of the assets of the person’s \\*partner.\n (9) A reference to the value of the assets of a person is, in relation to an asset owned by the person jointly or in common with one or more other people, a reference to the value of the person’s interest in the asset.\n (10) A determination under paragraph (2)(a), (2)(b), (3)(a) or (3)(b) or subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 44‑26B Definitions relating to the value of a person’s assets\n\n (1) In section 44‑26A, and in this section:\n\n> child: without limiting who is a child of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, each of the following is the child of a person:\n\n (a) a stepchild or an adopted child of the person;\n (b) someone who would be the stepchild of the person except that the person is not legally married to the person’s partner;\n (c) someone who is a child of the person within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975;\n (d) someone included in a class of persons specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> close relation, in relation to a person, means:\n\n (a) a parent of the person; or\n (b) a sister, brother, child or grandchild of the person; or\n (c) a person included in a class of persons specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> Note: See also subsection (5).\n\n> dependent child has the meaning given by subsection (2).\n\n> homeowner has the meaning given by the Subsidy Principles.\n\n> maximum home value means the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n> member of a couple means:\n\n (a) a person who is legally married to another person, and is not living separately and apart from the person on a permanent basis; or\n (b) a person whose relationship with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) is registered under a law of a State or Territory prescribed for the purposes of section 2E of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 as a kind of relationship prescribed for the purposes of that section, and who is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent basis; or\n (c) a person who lives with another person (whether of the same sex or a different sex) in a de facto relationship, although not legally married to the other person.\n\n> parent: without limiting who is a parent of a person for the purposes of this section and section 44‑26A, someone is the parent of a person if the person is his or her child because of the definition of child in this section.\n\n> partner, in relation to a person, means the other \\*member of a couple of which the person is also a member.\n\n (2) A young person (see subsection (3)) is a dependent child of a person (the adult) if:\n (a) the adult:\n (i) is legally responsible (whether alone or jointly with another person) for the day‑to‑day care, welfare and development of the young person; or\n (ii) is under a legal obligation to provide financial support in respect of the young person; and\n (b) in a subparagraph (a)(ii) case—the adult is not included in a class of people specified for the purposes of this paragraph in the Subsidy Principles; and\n (c) the young person is not:\n (i) in full‑time employment; or\n (ii) in receipt of a social security pension (within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991) or a social security benefit (within the meaning of that Act); or\n (iii) included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (3) A reference in subsection (2) to a young person is a reference to any of the following:\n (a) a person under 16 years of age;\n (b) a person who:\n (i) has reached 16 years of age, but is under 25 years of age; and\n (ii) is receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university;\n (c) a person included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (4) The reference in paragraph (2)(a) to care does not have the meaning given in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.\n (5) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of close relation in subsection (1), if one person is the child of another person because of the definition of child in this section, relationships traced to or through the person are to be determined on the basis that the person is the child of the other person.\n\n#### 44‑26C Determination of value of person’s assets\n\n Making determinations\n (1) The Secretary must determine the value, at the time specified in the determination, of a person’s assets in accordance with section 44‑26A, if the person:\n (a) applies in the approved form for the determination; and\n (b) gives the Secretary sufficient information to make the determination.\n The time specified must be at or before the determination is made.\n\n> Note 1: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n> Note 2: An application can be made under this section for the purposes of section 52J‑5: see subsection 52J‑5(3).\n\n Giving notice of the determination\n (2) Within 14 days after making the determination, the Secretary must give the person a copy of the determination.\n When the determination is in force\n (3) The determination is in force for the period specified in, or worked out under, the determination.\n (4) However, the Secretary may by written instrument revoke the determination if he or she is satisfied that it is incorrect. The determination ceases to be in force on a day specified in the instrument (which may be before the instrument is made).\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) Within 14 days after revoking the determination, the Secretary must give written notice of the revocation and the day the determination ceases being in force to:\n (a) the person; and\n (b) if the Secretary is aware that the person has given an approved provider a copy of the determination—the approved provider.\n (6) A determination made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n119 Section 44‑27\n\nBefore “The other”, insert “(1)”.\n\n120 Section 44‑27\n\nOmit “step 5”, substitute “step 4”.\n\n121 Paragraph 44‑27(a)\n\nOmit “pensioner”, substitute “accommodation”.\n\n122 Paragraphs 44‑27(b) to (e)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (b) the hardship supplement (see section 44‑30);\n (c) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n123 Section 44‑27 (note)\n\nRepeal the note.\n\n124 At the end of section 44‑27 (before the note)\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n125 Section 44‑28\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑28 The accommodation supplement\n\n (1) The accommodation supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the accommodation supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with residential care (other than \\*respite care) through the \\*residential care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for accommodation supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) on that day:\n (i) the care recipient’s \\*classification level is not the lowest applicable classification level; and\n (ii) the residential care service is \\*certified; and\n (iii) the residential care provided to the care recipient is not provided on an extra service basis; and\n (b) on the day (the entry day) on which the care recipient entered the residential care service, the care recipient’s means tested amount was less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for the entry day.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for \\*accommodation supplement on a particular day if, on that day, a \\*financial hardship determination under section 52K‑1 is in force for the person.\n (4) The \\*accommodation supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the income of a care recipient;\n (b) the value of assets held by a care recipient;\n (c) the status of the building in which the residential care service is provided;\n (d) any other matter specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n\n126 Section 44‑29\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n127 Subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n128 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n129 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “the maximum daily amount of resident fees worked out under section 58‑2”, substitute “a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles”.\n\n130 At the end of subsection 44‑30(2)\n\nAdd:\n\n The specified amount may be nil.\n\n131 Subsection 44‑30(3)\n\nOmit “Subject to subsection (4), the”, substitute “The”.\n\n132 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nRepeal the subsection.\n\n133 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nRepeal the subsections, substitute:\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n\n134 Section 44‑32\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 44‑32 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 44‑31.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n135 Section 45‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n136 Section 45‑2\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n137 Section 45‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n138 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n139 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n140 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n141 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care”.\n\n142 Section 48‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 48‑1 Amount of home care subsidy\n\n (1) The amount of \\*home care subsidy payable to an approved provider for a home care service in respect of a \\*payment period is the amount worked out by adding together the amounts of home care subsidy for each care recipient:\n (a) in respect of whom there is in force a \\*home care agreement for provision of home care provided through the service during the period; and\n (b) in respect of whom the approved provider was eligible for home care subsidy during the period.\n (2) This is how to work out the amount of \\*home care subsidy for a care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\nHome care subsidy calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic subsidy amount using section 48‑2.\n\nStep 2. Add to this amount the amounts of any primary supplements worked out using section 48‑3.\n\nStep 3. Subtract the amounts of any reductions in subsidy worked out using section 48‑4.\n\nStep 4. Add the amounts of any other supplements worked out using section 48‑9.\n\nThe result is the amount of home care subsidy for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period.\n\n#### 48‑2 The basic subsidy amount\n\n (1) The basic subsidy amount for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the basic subsidy amounts for the days during the period on which the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) The basic subsidy amount for a day is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (3) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) based on any one or more of the following:\n (a) the levels for care recipients being provided with home care;\n (b) any other matters specified in the Subsidy Principles;\n (c) any other matters determined by the Minister.\n\n#### 48‑3 Primary supplements\n\n (1) The primary supplements for the care recipient under step 2 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following primary supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the following primary supplements as set out in the Subsidy Principles:\n (i) the oxygen supplement;\n (ii) the enteral feeding supplement;\n (iii) the dementia and cognition supplement;\n (iv) the veterans’ supplement;\n (v) the workforce supplement;\n (b) any other primary supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each primary supplement, the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑4 Reductions in subsidy\n\n The reductions in subsidy for the care recipient under step 3 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following reductions as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6);\n (b) the care subsidy reduction (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 48‑5 The compensation payment reduction\n\n (1) The compensation payment reduction for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all compensation payment reductions for days during the period:\n (a) on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) that are covered by a compensation entitlement.\n (2) For the purposes of this section, a day is covered by a compensation entitlement if:\n (a) the care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the compensation takes into account the cost of providing home care to the care recipient on that day; and\n (c) the application of compensation payment reductions to the care recipient for preceding days has not resulted in reductions in subsidy that, in total, exceed or equal the part of the compensation that relates, or is to be treated under subsection (5) or (6) as relating, to future costs of providing home care.\n (3) The compensation payment reduction for a particular day is an amount equal to the amount of \\*home care subsidy that would be payable for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period if:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care on that day only; and\n (b) this section and sections 48‑9 and 48‑10 did not apply.\n (4) However, if:\n (a) the compensation payment reduction arises from a judgement or settlement that fixes the amount of compensation on the basis that liability should be apportioned between the care recipient and the compensation payer; and\n (b) as a result, the amount of compensation is less than it would have been if liability had not been so apportioned; and\n (c) the compensation is not paid in a lump sum;\n the amount of the compensation payment reduction under subsection (3) is reduced by the proportion corresponding to the proportion of liability that is apportioned to the care recipient by the judgement or settlement.\n (5) If a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement or settlement that does not take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient, the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine:\n (a) that, for the purposes of this section, the judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing that home care; and\n (b) the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If:\n (a) a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a settlement; and\n (b) the settlement takes into account the future costs of providing home care to the recipient; and\n (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the settlement does not adequately take into account the future costs of providing home care to the care recipient;\n the Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine the part of the compensation that, for the purposes of this section, is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care.\n\n> Note: Determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (7) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) must be in writing and notice of it must be given to the care recipient.\n (8) A determination under subsection (5) or (6) is not a legislative instrument.\n (9) In this section, the following terms have the same meanings as in the Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995:\n\n| compensation |\n| ------------------------- |\n| compensation payer |\n| judgement |\n| reimbursement arrangement |\n| settlement |\n\n#### 48‑6 Secretary’s powers if compensation information is not given\n\n (1) This section applies if:\n (a) the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a care recipient is entitled to compensation under a judgement, settlement or reimbursement arrangement; and\n (b) the Secretary does not have sufficient information to apply section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (2) The Secretary may, by notice in writing given to a person, require the person to give information or produce a document that is in the person’s custody, or under the person’s control, if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that the information or document may be relevant to the application of section 48‑5 in relation to the compensation.\n (3) The notice must specify:\n (a) how the person is to give the information or produce the document; and\n (b) the period within which the person is to give the information or produce the document.\n\n> Note: Sections 28A and 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (which deal with service of documents) apply to notice given under this section.\n\n (4) If the information or document is not given or produced within the specified period, the Secretary may determine compensation payment reductions for the care recipient.\n\n> Note: Decisions to determine compensation payment reductions under this section are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (5) The compensation payment reductions must be determined in accordance with the Subsidy Principles.\n\n#### 48‑7 The care subsidy reduction\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction for the care recipient for the \\*payment period is the sum of all the care subsidy reductions for days during the period on which the care recipient is provided with home care through the home care service in question.\n (2) Subject to this section and section 48‑8, the care subsidy reduction for a particular day is worked out as follows:\n\nCare subsidy reduction calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income on a yearly basis using section 44‑24.\n\nStep 2. Work out the care recipient’s total assessable income free area using section 44‑26.\n\nStep 3. If the care recipient’s total assessable income does not exceed the care recipient’s total assessable income free area, the care subsidy reduction is zero.\n\nStep 4. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the care recipient’s total assessable income free area but not the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income free area (worked out on a per day basis);\n\n(c) the amount (the first cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\nStep 5. If the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lowest of the following:\n\n(a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n\n(b) 50% of the amount by which the care recipient’s total assessable income exceeds the income threshold (worked out on a per day basis) plus the amount specified in paragraph (c) of step 4;\n\n(c) the amount (the second cap) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the purposes of this paragraph.\n\n (3) If the care recipient has not provided sufficient information about the care recipient’s income for the care recipient’s care subsidy reduction to be determined, the care subsidy reduction is equal to the lesser of the following:\n (a) the sum of the basic subsidy amount for the care recipient and all primary supplements for the care recipient;\n (b) the second cap.\n (4) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient during a \\*start‑date year for the care recipient would exceed the annual cap applying at the time for the care recipient, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the start‑date year is zero.\n (5) If, apart from this subsection, the sum of all the previous \\*combined care subsidy reductions made for the care recipient would exceed the lifetime cap applying at the time, the care subsidy reduction for the remainder of the care recipient’s life is zero.\n (6) The income threshold is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (7) The annual cap, for the care recipient, is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument for the class of care recipients of which the care recipient is a member.\n (8) The lifetime cap is the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑8 Care subsidy reduction taken to be zero in some circumstances\n\n (1) The care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is taken to be zero for each day, during the \\*payment period, on which one or more of the following applies:\n (a) a determination was in force under subsection (2) in relation to the care recipient;\n (b) the care recipient was included in a class of people specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (2) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care subsidy reduction in respect of the care recipient is to be taken to be zero.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of the period (if any) specified in the determination.\n\n> Note: Decisions specifying periods are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) In deciding whether to make a determination, the Secretary must have regard to the matters specified in the Subsidy Principles.\n (5) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under subsection (2) in respect of a care recipient. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider that is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (6) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) if an application for a determination was made under subsection (5)—within 28 days after the application was made, or, if the Secretary requested further information in relation to the application, within 28 days after receiving the information; or\n (b) if such an application was not made—within 28 days after the decision is made.\n (7) A determination under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑9 Other supplements\n\n (1) The other supplements for the care recipient under step 4 of the home care subsidy calculator are such of the following supplements as apply to the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period:\n (a) the hardship supplement (see section 48‑10);\n (b) any other supplement set out in the Subsidy Principles for the purposes of this paragraph.\n (2) The Subsidy Principles may specify, in respect of each other supplement set out for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the circumstances in which the supplement will apply to a care recipient in respect of a \\*payment period.\n (3) The Minister may determine by legislative instrument, in respect of each such other supplement, the amount of the supplement, or the way in which the amount of the supplement is to be worked out.\n\n#### 48‑10 The hardship supplement\n\n (1) The hardship supplement for the care recipient in respect of the \\*payment period is the sum of all the hardship supplements for the days during the period on which:\n (a) the care recipient was provided with home care through the home care service in question; and\n (b) the care recipient was eligible for a hardship supplement.\n (2) The care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if:\n (a) the Subsidy Principles specify one or more classes of care recipients to be care recipients for whom paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the Principles would cause financial hardship; and\n (b) on that day, the care recipient is included in such a class.\n The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The care recipient is also eligible for a hardship supplement on a particular day if a determination is in force under section 48‑11 in relation to the care recipient.\n (4) The hardship supplement for a particular day is the amount:\n (a) determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) worked out in accordance with a method determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n (5) The Minister may determine different amounts (including nil amounts) or methods based on any matters determined by the Minister by legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑11 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of home care fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) A determination under this section ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period, or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) the care recipient; or\n (b) an approved provider who is providing, or is to provide, home care to the care recipient.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 48‑12 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, revoke a determination under section 48‑11.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the care recipient and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the care recipient and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the care recipient and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the care recipient and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the care recipient and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n143 Section 49‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n144 Section 49‑2\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Subsidy Principles. Provisions”.\n\n145 Section 49‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n146 Subparagraphs 50‑1(1)(b)(ii) and (iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n147 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n148 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care”.\n\n149 After Chapter 3\n\nInsert:\n\nChapter 3A—Fees and payments\n\n### Division 52A—Introduction\n\n#### 52A‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nCare recipients contribute to the cost of their care by paying resident fees or home care fees (see Part 3A.1).\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution (see Part 3A.2).\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nRules for managing refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions are set out in Part 3A.3. Accommodation bonds and entry contributions are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n## Part 3A.1—Resident and home care fees\n\n### Division 52B—Introduction\n\n#### 52B‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay, or contribute to the cost of, residential care and home care by paying resident fees or home care fees.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52B Introduction\n\n52C Resident fees\n\n52D Home care fees\n\n#### 52B‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n Resident fees and home care fees are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52C—Resident fees\n\n#### 52C‑2 Rules relating to resident fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, residential care provided to the care recipient through a residential care service are resident fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) subject to section 52C‑5, the resident fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52C‑3; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay resident fees for any period prior to \\*entry to the residential care service, other than for a period in which the care recipient is, because of subsection 42‑3(3), taken to be on \\*leave under section 42‑2;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or departs from the service—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient dies or leaves must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52C‑3 Maximum daily amount of resident fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of resident fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nResident fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the \\*standard resident contribution for the care recipient using section 52C‑4.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the means tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for that day (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 44‑30.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nStep 6. If, on the day in question, the \\*place in respect of which residential care is provided to the care recipient has \\*extra service status, add the extra service fee in respect of the place.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of resident fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑20 and 44‑20A).\n (3) The means tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is:\n (a) the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 44‑21 and 44‑23); or\n (b) if the care recipient is receiving respite care—zero.\n\n#### 52C‑4 The standard resident contribution\n\n The standard resident contribution for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 85% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n#### 52C‑5 Maximum daily amount of resident fees for reserving a place\n\n If:\n (a) a care recipient is absent from a residential care service on a particular day; and\n (b) the person is not on \\*leave from the residential care service on that day because of the operation of paragraph 42‑2(3)(c);\n the maximum fee in respect of a day that can be charged for reserving a place in the residential care service for that day is the sum of the following amounts:\n (c) the maximum daily amount under section 52C‑3 that would have been payable by the care recipient if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day;\n (d) the amount that would have been the amount of \\*residential care subsidy under Division 44 for the care recipient in respect of that day, if the care recipient had been provided with residential care through the residential care service on that day.\n\n### Division 52D—Home care fees\n\n#### 52D‑1 Rules relating to home care fees\n\n (1) Fees charged to a care recipient for, or in connection with, home care provided to the care recipient through a home care service are home care fees.\n (2) The following apply:\n (a) the home care fee in respect of any day must not exceed the sum of:\n (i) the maximum daily amount worked out under section 52D‑2; and\n (ii) such other amounts as are specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (b) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees more than one month in advance;\n (c) the care recipient must not be required to pay home care fees for any period prior to being provided with the home care;\n (d) if the care recipient dies or provision of home care ceases—any fees paid in advance in respect of a period occurring after the care recipient’s death, or the cessation of home care, must be refunded in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52D‑2 Maximum daily amount of home care fees\n\n (1) The maximum daily amount of home care fees payable by the care recipient is the amount worked out as follows:\n\nHome care fee calculator\n\nStep 1. Work out the basic daily care fee using section 52D‑3.\n\nStep 2. Add the compensation payment fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (2)).\n\nStep 3. Add the income tested care fee (if any) for the care recipient for the day in question (see subsection (3)).\n\nStep 4. Subtract the amount of any hardship supplement applicable to the care recipient for the day in question under section 48‑10.\n\nStep 5. Add any other amounts agreed between the care recipient and the approved provider in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\nThe result is the maximum daily amount of home care fees for the care recipient.\n\n (2) The compensation payment fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the compensation payment reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑5 and 48‑6).\n (3) The income tested care fee for a care recipient for a particular day is the amount equal to the care subsidy reduction applicable to the care recipient on that day (see sections 48‑7 and 48‑8).\n\n#### 52D‑3 The basic daily care fee\n\n The basic daily care fee for a care recipient is:\n (a) the amount determined by the Minister by legislative instrument; or\n (b) if no amount is determined under paragraph (a) for the care recipient—the amount obtained by rounding down to the nearest cent the amount equal to 17.5% of the \\*basic age pension amount (worked out on a per day basis).\n\n## Part 3A.2—Accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n### Division 52E—Introduction\n\n#### 52E‑1 What this Part is about\n\nCare recipients may pay for, or contribute to the cost of, accommodation provided with residential care or eligible flexible care by paying an \\*accommodation payment or an \\*accommodation contribution.\n\nAccommodation payments or accommodation contributions may be paid by:\n\n• \\*daily payments; or\n\n• \\*refundable deposit; or\n\n• a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments.\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52E Introduction\n\n52F Accommodation agreements\n\n52G Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n52H Rules about daily payments\n\n52J Rules about refundable deposits\n\n52K Financial hardship\n\n#### 52E‑2 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n \\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions are also dealt with in the Fees and Payments Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Principles.\n\n> Note: The Fees and Payments Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n### Division 52F—Accommodation agreements\n\n#### 52F‑1 Information to be given before person enters residential or eligible flexible care\n\n (1) Before a person enters a residential care service or an \\*eligible flexible care service, the provider of the service must:\n (a) give the person:\n (i) an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (ii) such other information as is specified in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) agree with the person, in writing, about the maximum amount that would be payable if the person paid an \\*accommodation payment for the service.\n\n> Note: Whether or not a person pays an accommodation payment depends on their means tested amount, which may not be worked out before they enter the service.\n\n (2) A flexible care service is an eligible flexible care service if the service is permitted, under the Fees and Payments Principles, to charge \\*accommodation payments.\n\n#### 52F‑2 Approved provider must enter accommodation agreement\n\n (1) An approved provider must enter into an \\*accommodation agreement with a person:\n (a) before, or within 28 days after, the person enters the provider’s service; or\n (b) within that period as extended under subsection (2).\n (2) If, within 28 days after the person (the care recipient) enters the service:\n (a) the approved provider and the care recipient have not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement; and\n (b) a process under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory has begun for a person (other than an approved provider) to be appointed, by reason that the care recipient has a mental impairment, as the care recipient’s legal representative;\n the time limit for entering into the agreement is extended until the end of 7 days after:\n (c) the appointment is made; or\n (d) a decision is made not to make the appointment; or\n (e) the process ends for some other reason;\n or for such further period as the Secretary allows, having regard to any matters specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52F‑3 Accommodation agreements\n\n (1) The \\*accommodation agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the person’s date (or proposed date) of \\*entry to the service;\n (b) that the person will pay an \\*accommodation payment if:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount at the date of entry is equal to, or greater than, the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (c) that, if the person’s means tested amount at the date of entry is less than the maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day, the person may pay an \\*accommodation contribution, depending on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) that a determination under section 52K‑1 (financial hardship) may reduce the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, including to nil;\n (e) that, within 28 days after the date of entry, the person must choose to pay the accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (if payable) by:\n (i) \\*daily payments; or\n (ii) \\*refundable deposit; or\n (iii) a combination of refundable deposit and daily payments;\n (f) that, if the person does not choose how to pay within those 28 days, the person must pay by daily payments;\n (g) that, if the person chooses to pay a refundable deposit within those 28 days:\n (i) the person will not be required to pay the refundable deposit until 6 months after the date of entry; and\n (ii) daily payments must be paid until the refundable deposit is paid;\n (h) the amounts that are permitted to be deducted from a refundable deposit;\n (i) the circumstances in which a refundable deposit balance must be refunded;\n (j) any other conditions relating to the payment of a refundable deposit;\n (k) such other matters as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (2) In relation to an \\*accommodation payment, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) the amount of \\*daily accommodation payment that would be payable, as agreed under paragraph 52F‑1(1)(b);\n (b) the amount of \\*refundable accommodation deposit that would be payable if no daily accommodation payments were paid;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable as a combination of refundable accommodation deposit and daily accommodation payments;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation deposit, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation payments for the person from the refundable accommodation deposit; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the agreed accommodation payment if the refundable accommodation deposit is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the agreed accommodation payment because the refundable accommodation deposit has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation payments or increased daily accommodation payments; or\n (ii) topping up the refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n (3) In relation to an \\*accommodation contribution, the agreement must set out the following:\n (a) that the amount of accommodation contribution for a day will not exceed the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s \\*means tested amount;\n (b) that the amount of accommodation contribution payable will vary from time to time depending on:\n (i) the \\*accommodation supplement applicable to the service; and\n (ii) the person’s means tested amount;\n (c) the method for working out amounts that would be payable by:\n (i) \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of \\*refundable accommodation contribution and \\*daily accommodation contributions;\n (d) that, if the person pays a refundable accommodation contribution, the approved provider:\n (i) must, at the person’s request, deduct daily accommodation contributions for the person from the refundable accommodation contribution; and\n (ii) may require the person to maintain the accommodation contribution that is payable if the refundable accommodation contribution is reduced;\n (e) that, if the person is required to maintain the accommodation contribution because the refundable accommodation contribution has been reduced, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying \\*daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a \\*refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both;\n (f) that, if the amount of accommodation contribution that is payable increases, the approved provider may require the person to pay the increase;\n (g) that, if the person is required to pay the increase, the person may do so by:\n (i) paying daily accommodation contributions or increased daily accommodation contributions; or\n (ii) paying or topping up a refundable accommodation contribution; or\n (ii) a combination of both.\n\n#### 52F‑4 Refundable deposit not to be required for entry\n\n The approved provider must not require the person to choose how to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution before the person \\*enters the service.\n\n#### 52F‑5 Accommodation agreements for flexible care\n\n If the \\*accommodation agreement is for a flexible care service, the accommodation agreement is not required to deal with the matters in section 52F‑3 to the extent that they relate to \\*accommodation contributions.\n\n#### 52F‑6 Accommodation agreements may be included in another agreement\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement may be included in another agreement.\n\n> Note: For example, an accommodation agreement could be part of a resident agreement.\n\n#### 52F‑7 Effect of accommodation agreements\n\n The \\*accommodation agreement has effect subject to this Act, and any other law of the Commonwealth.\n\n### Division 52G—Rules about accommodation payments and accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑1 What this Division is about\n\n\\*Accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions may be charged only in accordance with this Division.\n\nRules about \\*daily payments and \\*refundable deposits are set out in Divisions 52H and 52J.\n\nTable of Subdivisions\n\n52G‑A Rules about accommodation payments\n\n52G‑B Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑A—Rules about accommodation payments\n\n#### 52G‑2 Rules about charging accommodation payments\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation payment for a residential care service or \\*eligible flexible care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation payment unless:\n (i) the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is equal to or greater than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day; or\n (ii) the person has not provided sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out;\n (b) an accommodation payment must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) an accommodation payment must not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3, or such higher amount as approved by the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner under section 52G‑4;\n (d) accommodation payment must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation payments specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52G‑3 Minister may determine maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment that an approved provider may charge a person.\n (2) The determination may set out:\n (a) the maximum \\*daily accommodation payment amount and a method for working out \\*refundable accommodation deposit amounts; or\n (b) methods for working out both:\n (i) the maximum daily accommodation payment amount; and\n (ii) refundable accommodation deposit amounts.\n (3) The approved provider may charge less than the maximum amount.\n\n#### 52G‑4 Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may approve higher maximum amount of accommodation payment\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider may apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner for approval to charge an \\*accommodation payment that is higher than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 for:\n (a) a residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) a \\*distinct part of such a service.\n (2) The application:\n (a) must comply with the requirements set out in the Fees and Payments Principles; and\n (b) must not be made:\n (i) within the period specified in Fees and Payments Principles after the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner last made a decision under this section in relation to the service, or the part of the service; or\n (ii) if no period is specified—within 12 months after that last decision.\n (3) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner needs further information to determine the application, the Commissioner may give to the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after the notice is given; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (4) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice under subsection (3) must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n (5) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may, in writing and in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, approve the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment specified in the application.\n\n> Note: A decision not to approve a higher maximum amount of accommodation payment is reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (6) If the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner approves the higher maximum amount of \\*accommodation payment, the amount applies only in relation to a person:\n (a) who at the date of approval has not entered into an \\*accommodation agreement with the approved provider; and\n (b) whose \\*entry to the service occurs on or after the date of the approval.\n (7) An approval under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52G‑5 Accommodation payments must not be greater than amounts set out in accommodation agreements\n\n An approved provider must not accept a payment that would result in a person paying an amount of \\*accommodation payment that is greater than the amount set out in the person’s \\*accommodation agreement.\n\n#### Subdivision 52G‑B—Rules about accommodation contributions\n\n#### 52G‑6 Rules about charging accommodation contribution\n\n The rules for charging \\*accommodation contribution for a residential care service are as follows:\n (a) a person must not be charged an accommodation contribution unless the person’s \\*means tested amount, at the date the person \\*enters the service, is less than the \\*maximum accommodation supplement amount for that day;\n (b) an accommodation contribution must not be charged for \\*respite care;\n (c) the amount of accommodation contribution for a day must not exceed:\n (i) the accommodation supplement applicable to the service for the day; or\n (ii) the amount assessed for the person based on the person’s means tested amount;\n (d) accommodation contribution must not be charged:\n (i) if it is prohibited under Part 4.4 (see paragraph 66‑1(j)); or\n (ii) for a residential care service that is not \\*certified;\n (e) an approved provider must comply with:\n (i) the rules set out in this Division; and\n (ii) any rules about charging accommodation contributions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: A person who does not provide sufficient information to allow the person’s means tested amount to be worked out will be charged an accommodation payment: see paragraph 52G‑2(a).\n\n### Division 52H—Rules about daily payments\n\n#### 52H‑1 Payment in advance\n\n A person must not be required to pay a \\*daily payment more than 1 month in advance.\n\n#### 52H‑2 When daily payments accrue\n\n (1) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for any day after the provision of care to the person ceases.\n (2) A \\*daily payment does not accrue for a residential care service for any day during which the residential care service is not \\*certified.\n\n#### 52H‑3 Charging interest\n\n (1) A person may be charged interest on the balance of any amount of \\*daily payment that:\n (a) is payable by the person; and\n (b) has been outstanding for more than 1 month.\n (2) Subsection (1) does not apply unless the person’s \\*accommodation agreement provides for the charging of such interest at a specified rate.\n (3) However, the rate charged must not exceed the maximum rate determined by the Minister under subsection (4).\n (4) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine the maximum rate of interest that may be charged on an outstanding amount of \\*daily payment.\n\n#### 52H‑4 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) when \\*daily payments are to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of daily payments.\n\n### Division 52J—Rules about refundable deposits\n\n#### 52J‑2 When refundable deposits can be paid\n\n (1) A person may choose to pay a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has entered into an \\*accommodation agreement.\n (2) A person may increase the amount of a \\*refundable deposit at any time after the person has paid the refundable deposit.\n\n> Note: A person cannot overpay a refundable deposit: see section 52G‑5 and paragraph 52G‑6(c).\n\n (3) This section has effect despite paragraphs 52F‑3(1)(e) and (f).\n\n> Note: For rules relating to the management of refundable deposits, see Part 3A.3.\n\n#### 52J‑3 The Fees and Payments Principles\n\n The Fees and Payments Principles may specify:\n (a) how a choice to pay a \\*refundable deposit is to be made; and\n (b) any other matter relating to the payment of refundable deposits.\n\n#### 52J‑4 Residential care services that are not certified\n\n Entering a service that is not certified\n (1) The provider of a residential care service that is not \\*certified must not require payment of a \\*refundable deposit:\n (a) before the end of the period specified in the Fees and Payments Principles after the service is certified; or\n (b) if no period is specified—before the end of 6 months after the service is certified.\n Certification of service is revoked\n (2) If a person pays a \\*refundable deposit for a residential care service and the \\*certification of the service is later revoked, the provider of the service must pay the person interest, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, on the \\*refundable deposit balance for each day that the service is not certified.\n\n#### 52J‑5 Person must be left with minimum assets\n\n (1) An approved provider must not accept payment of an amount of \\*refundable deposit from a person if:\n (a) the person provides sufficient information to allow the person’s \\*means tested amount to be worked out; and\n (b) the person pays, or commits to paying, the amount within 28 days after entering the service; and\n (c) payment of the amount would leave the value of the person’s remaining assets at less than the \\*minimum permissible asset value.\n (2) The minimum permissible asset value is:\n (a) the amount obtained by rounding to the nearest $500.00 (rounding $250.00 upwards) the amount equal to 2.25 times the \\*basic age pension amount at the time the person \\*enters the residential care service or flexible care service; or\n (b) such higher amount as is specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The value of a person’s assets is to be worked out:\n (a) in the same way as it would be worked out under section 44‑26A for the purposes of section 44‑22; but\n (b) disregarding subsection 44‑26A(7).\n\n#### 52J‑6 Approved provider may retain income derived\n\n An approved provider may retain income derived from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n#### 52J‑7 Amounts to be deducted from refundable deposits\n\n (1) An approved provider must deduct a \\*daily payment from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person if:\n (a) the person has requested the deduction in writing; and\n (b) the daily payment is payable by the person.\n (2) An approved provider may deduct the following from a \\*refundable deposit paid by a person:\n (a) the amounts specified in the Fees and Payments Principles that may be deducted when the person leaves the service;\n (b) any amounts that the person has agreed in writing may be deducted;\n (c) such other amounts (if any) as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (3) The approved provider must not deduct any other amount from a \\*refundable deposit.\n\n### Division 52K—Financial hardship\n\n#### 52K‑1 Determining cases of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, determine that a person must not be charged an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution more than the amount specified in the determination because payment of more than that amount would cause the person financial hardship.\n\n> Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Fees and Payments Principles. The specified amount may be nil.\n (3) The determination ceases to be in force at the end of a specified period or on the occurrence of a specified event, if the determination so provides.\n\n> Note: Decisions to specify periods or events are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (4) Application may be made to the Secretary, in the form approved by the Secretary, for a determination under this section. The application may be made by:\n (a) a person who is liable to pay an \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution; or\n (b) the approved provider to whom an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution is payable.\n (5) If the Secretary needs further information to determine the application, the Secretary may give to the applicant a notice requesting the applicant to give the further information:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the notice; or\n (b) within such other period as is specified in the notice.\n (6) The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the information is not given within whichever of those periods applies. The notice must contain a statement setting out the effect of this subsection.\n\n> Note: The period for giving the further information can be extended—see section 96‑7.\n\n (7) The Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider, in writing, of the Secretary’s decision on whether to make the determination. The notice must be given:\n (a) within 28 days after receiving the application; or\n (b) if the Secretary has requested further information under subsection (5)—within 28 days after receiving the information.\n (8) If the Secretary makes the determination, the notice must set out:\n (a) any period at the end of which; or\n (b) any event on the occurrence of which;\n the determination will cease to be in force.\n (9) A determination under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.\n\n#### 52K‑2 Revoking determinations of financial hardship\n\n (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, revoke a determination under section 52K‑1.\n\n> Note: Revocations of determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.\n\n (2) Before deciding to revoke the determination, the Secretary must notify the person and the approved provider concerned that revocation is being considered.\n (3) The notice must be in writing and must:\n (a) invite the person and the approved provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Secretary within 28 days after receiving the notice; and\n (b) inform them that if no submissions are made within that period, the revocation takes effect on the day after the last day for making submissions.\n (4) In making the decision whether to revoke the determination, the Secretary must consider any submissions received within the period for making submissions. The Secretary must make the decision within 28 days after the end of that period.\n (5) The Secretary must notify, in writing, the person and the approved provider of the decision.\n (6) The notice must be given to the person and the approved provider within 28 days after the end of the period for making submissions.\n (7) If the notice is not given within that period, the Secretary is taken to have decided not to revoke the determination.\n (8) A revocation has effect:\n (a) if the person and the approved provider received notice under subsection (5) on the same day—the day after that day; or\n (b) if they received the notice on different days—the day after the later of those days.\n\n## Part 3A.3—Managing refundable deposits, accommodation bonds and entry contributions\n\n### Division 52L—Introduction\n\n#### 52L‑1 What this Part is about\n\n\\*Refundable deposits, \\*accommodation bonds and \\*entry contributions must be managed in accordance with the prudential requirements made under Division 52M and the rules set out in Division 52N (permitted uses) and Division 52P (refunds).\n\nTable of Divisions\n\n52L Introduction\n\n52M Prudential requirements\n\n52N Permitted uses\n\n52P Refunds\n\n### Division 52M—Prudential requirements\n\n#### 52M‑1 Compliance with prudential requirements\n\n (1) An \\*approved provider must comply with the Prudential Standards.\n (2) The Fees and Payments Principles may set out Prudential Standards providing for:\n (a) protection of \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances and \\*entry contribution balances of care recipients; and\n (b) sound financial management of approved providers; and\n (c) provision of information about the financial management of approved providers.\n\n### Division 52N—Permitted uses\n\n#### 52N‑1 Refundable deposits and accommodation bonds to be used only for permitted purposes\n\n (1) An approved provider must not use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond unless the use is permitted.\n Permitted use—general\n (2) An approved provider is permitted to use a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for the following:\n (a) for capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and in accordance with any requirements specified in those Principles;\n (b) to invest in a financial product covered by subsection (3);\n (c) to make a loan in relation to which the following conditions are satisfied:\n (i) the loan is not made to an individual;\n (ii) the loan is made on a commercial basis;\n (iii) there is a written agreement in relation to the loan;\n (iv) it is a condition of the agreement that the money loaned will only be used as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);\n (v) the agreement includes any other conditions specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) to refund, or to repay debt accrued for the purposes of refunding, \\*refundable deposit balances, \\*accommodation bond balances or \\*entry contribution balances;\n (e) to repay debt accrued for the purposes of capital expenditure of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (f) to repay debt that is accrued before 1 October 2011, if the debt is accrued for the purposes of providing \\*aged care to care recipients;\n (g) for a use permitted by the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: An approved provider, and the approved provider’s key personnel, may commit an offence if the approved provider uses a refundable deposit or accommodation bond otherwise than for a permitted use (see section 52N‑2).\n\n Permitted use—financial products\n (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b), the following are financial products (within the meaning of section 764A of the Corporations Act 2001) covered by this subsection:\n (a) any deposit‑taking facility made available by an ADI in the course of its banking business (within the meaning of the Banking Act 1959), other than an RSA within the meaning of the Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997;\n\nNote 1: ADI is short for authorised deposit‑taking institution.\n\nNote 2: RSA is short for retirement savings account.\n\n (b) a debenture, stock or bond issued or proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory;\n (c) a security, other than a security of a kind specified in the Fees and Payments Principles;\n (d) any of the following in relation to a registered scheme:\n (i) an interest in the scheme;\n (ii) a legal or equitable right or interest in an interest covered by subparagraph (i);\n (iii) an option to acquire, by way of issue, an interest or right covered by subparagraph (i) or (ii);\n (e) a financial product specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n Permitted uses specified in Fees and Payments Principles\n (4) Without limiting paragraph (2)(g), the Fees and Payments Principles may specify that a use of a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond is only permitted for the purposes of that paragraph if:\n (a) specified circumstances apply; or\n (b) the approved provider complies with conditions specified in, or imposed in accordance with, the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n> Note: For paragraph (4)(a), the Fees and Payments Principles might, for example, specify that the use of a \\*refundable deposit is only permitted if the approved provider obtains the prior consent of the Secretary to the use of the deposit.\n\n#### 52N‑2 Offences relating to non‑permitted use of refundable deposits and accommodation bonds\n\n Offence for approved provider\n (1) A \\*corporation commits an offence if:\n (a) the corporation is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the corporation uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006) has occurred in relation to the corporation;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the corporation.\n\nPenalty: 300 penalty units.\n\n> Note: The Secretary must make a default event declaration under the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 in relation to the corporation if paragraph (d) of this subsection applies (see section 10 of that Act).\n\n Offence for key personnel\n (2) An individual commits an offence if:\n (a) the individual is one of the \\*key personnel of an entity that is or has been an approved provider; and\n (b) the entity uses a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond; and\n (c) the use of the deposit or bond is not \\*permitted; and\n (d) the individual knew that, or was reckless or negligent as to whether:\n (i) the deposit or bond would be used; and\n (ii) the use of the deposit or bond was not permitted; and\n (e) the individual was in a position to influence the conduct of the entity in relation to the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (f) the individual failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the use of the deposit or bond; and\n (g) both of the following apply at a particular time during the period of 2 years after the use of the deposit or bond:\n (i) an insolvency event (within the meaning of the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Act 2006 has occurred in relation to the entity;\n (ii) there has been at least one outstanding accommodation payment balance (within the meaning of that Act) for the entity; and\n (h) at the time the deposit or bond was used, the entity was a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.\n\n Strict liability\n (3) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(d) and (2)(g) and (h).\n\n> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.\n\n### Division 52P—Refunds\n\n#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.\n\n#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.\n\n#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.\n\n#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:\n\n#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.\n\n#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:\n\n#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balan","sectionType":"section","heading":"52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances","content":"#### 52P‑1 Refunding refundable deposit balances\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If a \\*refundable deposit is paid for care provided by, or for \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service, the \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded if:\n (a) the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient) dies; or\n (b) the care recipient ceases to be provided with:\n (i) residential care by the residential care service (other than because the care recipient is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) flexible care provided in a residential setting by the flexible care service.\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded in the way specified in the Fees and Payments Principles.\n (4) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded:\n (a) if the care recipient dies—within 14 days after the day on which the provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the provider within 14 days before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the provider before the day on which the provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within 14 days after the day on which the event referred to in paragraph (2)(b) happened.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balan","sectionType":"section","heading":"52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers","content":"#### 52P‑2 Refunding refundable deposit balances—former approved providers\n\n (1) In this section:\n\n> refundable deposit includes an \\*accommodation bond.\n\n> refundable deposit balance includes an \\*accommodation bond balance.\n\n (2) If:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit is paid to a person for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service; and\n (b) the person ceases to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service;\n the person (the former approved provider) must refund the \\*refundable deposit balance to the person who paid the deposit (the care recipient).\n (3) The \\*refundable deposit balance must be refunded under subsection (2):\n (a) if the care recipient dies within 90 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased to be an approved provider in respect of the residential care service or flexible care service (the 90 day period)—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider is shown the probate of the will of the care recipient or letters of administration of the estate of the care recipient; or\n (b) if the care recipient is to \\*enter another service to receive residential care within the 90 day period:\n (i) if the care recipient has notified the former approved provider of the move more than 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing care to the care recipient—on the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (ii) if the care recipient so notified the former approved provider within 14 days before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the notice was given; or\n (iii) if the care recipient did not notify the former approved provider before the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care—within 14 days after the day on which the former approved provider ceased providing that care; or\n (c) in any other case—within the 90 day period.\n (4) A person commits an offence if:\n (a) the person is required under this section to refund an amount on a particular day or within a particular period; and\n (b) the person does not refund the amount before that day or within that period; and\n (c) the person is a \\*corporation.\n\nPenalty for a contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"52P‑3 Payment of interest","sectionType":"section","heading":"52P‑3 Payment of interest","content":"#### 52P‑3 Payment of interest\n\n (1) The Fees and Payments Principles may specify circumstances in which interest is to be paid in relation to the refund of:\n (a) a \\*refundable deposit balance; or\n (b) an \\*accommodation bond balance; or\n (c) an \\*entry contribution balance.\n (2) The amount of interest is to be worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entr","sectionType":"section","heading":"52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry","content":"#### 52P‑4 Delaying refunds to secure re‑entry\n\n (1) This section applies if a person who has paid a \\*refundable deposit or \\*accommodation bond for care provided by, or \\*entry to, a residential care service or flexible care service:\n (a) ceases to be provided with residential care by the residential care service (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (b) ceases to be provided with flexible care by the flexible care service.\n (2) The person may agree with the approved provider concerned to delay refunding the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond balance on condition that, if the person requests re‑entry to the service, the approved provider must:\n (a) allow \\*entry to the person, if:\n (i) there are any \\*places vacant in the service; and\n (ii) in a case where the service is a residential care service—the person has been approved under Part 2.3 as a recipient of residential care; and\n (b) if the person is allowed entry—apply the \\*refundable deposit balance or \\*accommodation bond in payment for the service.\n\n150 Section 53‑1 (note)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “subsidy is payable”.\n\n151 Paragraph 54‑1(1)(c)\n\nOmit “56‑1(l), 56‑2(i) or 56‑3(j)”, substitute “56‑1(m), 56‑2(k) or 56‑3(l)”.\n\n152 Paragraph 54‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n153 Paragraphs 56‑1(a) to (m)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52C; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 52C‑2; and\n (iii) to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment or \\*accommodation contribution charged to the care recipient;\n (b) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 58 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 58‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (iii) to comply with Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 in relation to any \\*accommodation bond, and Division 57A of that Act in relation to any \\*accommodation charge, charged to the care recipient;\n (c) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more than the amount permitted under the Fees and Payments Principles by way of a booking fee for \\*respite care;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with the requirements of Division 36 in relation to \\*extra service agreements;\n (h) to offer to enter into a \\*resident agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (j) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (k) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5, or \\*community visitors grants under Part 5.6, to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (n) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n154 Paragraphs 56‑2(a) to (j)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) not to charge for the care recipient’s \\*entry to the service through which the care is, or is to be, provided;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 52D; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to home care fees set out in section 52D‑1;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to charge no more for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility to provide under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) than the amount permitted under Division 60 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; and\n (ii) to comply with the other rules relating to resident fees set out in section 60‑1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (d) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (e) to provide such other care and services in accordance with the agreement between the approved provider and the care recipient;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to offer to enter into a \\*home care agreement with the care recipient, and, if the care recipient wishes, to enter into such an agreement;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n155 Paragraphs 56‑3(a) to (k)\n\nRepeal the paragraphs, substitute:\n\n (a) to charge no more than the amount specified in, or worked out in accordance with, the User Rights Principles, for provision of the care and services that it is the approved provider’s responsibility under paragraph 54‑1(1)(a) to provide;\n (b) if the care recipient is not a \\*continuing care recipient—to comply with the requirements of Part 3A.2 in relation to any \\*accommodation payment charged to the care recipient;\n (c) if the care recipient is a continuing care recipient:\n (i) to comply with the requirements of Division 57 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under that Act, in relation to any \\*accommodation bond charged to the care recipient; and\n (ii) to comply with the requirements of those Principles in relation to any \\*accommodation charge charged to the care recipient;\n (d) in relation to an \\*entry contribution given or loaned under a \\*formal agreement binding the approved provider and the care recipient—to comply with the requirements of:\n (i) the Prudential Standards made under section 52M‑1; and\n (ii) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n (e) to charge no more for any other care or services than an amount agreed beforehand with the care recipient, and to give the care recipient an itemised account of the other care or services;\n (f) to provide such security of tenure for the care recipient’s \\*place in the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (g) to comply with any requirements of the Fees and Payments Principles relating to:\n (i) offering to enter into an agreement with the care recipient relating to the provision of care to the care recipient; or\n (ii) entering into such an agreement if the care recipient wishes;\n (h) to comply with the requirements of Division 62 in relation to \\*personal information relating to the care recipient;\n (i) to comply with the requirements of section 56‑4 in relation to resolution of complaints;\n (j) to allow people acting for care recipients to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (k) to allow people acting for bodies that have been paid \\*advocacy grants under Part 5.5 to have such access to the service as is specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (l) not to act in a way which is inconsistent with any rights and responsibilities of care recipients that are specified in the User Rights Principles;\n (m) such other responsibilities as are specified in the Fees and Payments Principles and the User Rights Principles.\n\n156 Paragraph 56‑5(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n157 Divisions 57, 57A and 58\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n158 Paragraph 59‑1(1)(b)\n\nOmit “levels of”.\n\n159 Subsection 59‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreement (see section 57‑10) or \\*accommodation charge agreement (see section 57A‑4)”, substitute “accommodation agreement (see section 52F‑6)”.\n\n160 Division 60\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n161 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nBefore “\\*accommodation bond”, insert “\\*refundable deposit balance or”.\n\n162 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 57‑20”, insert “of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n163 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “pay an”, insert “\\*accommodation payment, \\*accommodation contribution or”.\n\n164 Subparagraph 62‑1(b)(iv)\n\nRepeal the subparagraph, substitute:\n\n (iv) for the purpose of complying with an obligation under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or any of the Principles made under section 96‑1 of this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;\n\n165 Paragraph 63‑1(2)(a)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n166 Subsection 63‑1AA(9) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of reportable assault)\n\nOmit “subsidy is payable under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy is payable”.\n\n167 Paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nOmit “the Act”, substitute “this Act and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n168 After paragraph 63‑2(2)(c)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ca) the amounts of \\*accommodation payments and \\*accommodation contributions paid; and\n (cb) the amounts of those accommodation payments and accommodation contributions paid as \\*refundable deposits and \\*daily payments; and\n\n169 Paragraph 66‑1(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n170 After paragraph 66‑1(i)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ia) prohibiting the charging of \\*accommodation payments or \\*accommodating contributions for:\n (i) one or more specified residential care services; or\n (ii) all residential care services; or\n (iii) one or more specified flexible care services; or\n (iv) all flexible care services;\n conducted by the approved provider;\n\n171 After paragraph 66‑1(j)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ja) if the approved provider has charged a care recipient an amount of accommodation payment or accommodation contribution (the excess) that is more than the amount permitted under Division 52G—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the excess (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jb) if the approved provider has not refunded a \\*refundable deposit balance, an \\*accommodation bond balance or an \\*entry contribution balance to a care recipient as required under Division 52P—requiring the provider to refund to the care recipient an amount equal to the balance (together with an amount representing interest worked out in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles) within the period specified in the notice;\n (jc) restricting, during the period specified in the notice, the use of a refundable deposit balance, an accommodation bond balance or an entry contribution balance paid to the approved provider to one or more uses permitted under Division 52N;\n\n172 Subparagraph 67A‑4(2)(a)(iv)\n\nAfter “Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n173 Section 70‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n174 Section 70‑2\n\nOmit “Residential Care Grant Principles. The provisions”, substitute “Grant Principles. Provisions”.\n\n175 Section 70‑2 (note)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n175A Subsection 72‑1(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n176 Paragraph 73‑1(2)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n177 Subsection 74‑1(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n178 Section 81‑3\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n179 Section 81‑3 (note)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n180 Paragraphs 81‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Advocacy”.\n\n181 Subsection 82‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n182 Subsection 82‑2(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n183 Section 82‑3\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n184 Paragraphs 82‑4(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Community Visitors”.\n\n185 Subsection 83‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n186 Subsection 83‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n187 Paragraphs 83‑2(a) and (b)\n\nOmit “Other Grants”, substitute “Grant”.\n\n188 Section 85‑1 (table items 39A to 41)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n189 Section 85‑1 (table items 44 and 45)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 44 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of residential care subsidy | subsection 44‑20A(4) |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 45 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 44‑23(2) |\n| 45A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 44‑23(3) |\n\n190 Section 85‑1 (table item 47)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 47 | To determine the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(1) |\n| --- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |\n| 47A | To revoke a determination of the value of a person’s assets | subsection 44‑26C(4) |\n\n191 Section 85‑1 (table item 48)\n\nOmit “supplement”, substitute “supplement of a particular amount in respect of residential care”.\n\n192 Section 85‑1 (after table item 49)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 49AA | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of residential care | subsection 44‑32(1) |\n| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n\n193 Section 85‑1 (table items 51 to 53C)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 50 | To determine that a judgement or settlement is to be treated as having taken into account the cost of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(5) |\n| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 51 | To determine that a part of the compensation under a settlement is to be treated as relating to the future costs of providing home care | subsection 48‑5(6) |\n| 52 | To determine compensation payment reductions in respect of home care subsidy | subsection 48‑6(4) |\n| 53 | To refuse to make a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero | subsection 48‑8(2) |\n| 53A | To specify a period at the end of which a determination that the care subsidy reduction is zero ceases to be in force | subsection 48‑8(3) |\n| 53B | To refuse to make a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement of a particular amount in respect of home care | subsection 48‑11(1) |\n| 53C | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under section 48‑11 will cease to be in force | subsection 48‑11(3) |\n| 53D | To revoke a determination that a care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement in respect of home care | subsection 48‑12(1) |\n| 53E | To refuse to approve a higher maximum amount of *accommodation payment than the maximum amount of accommodation payment determined by the Minister under section 52G‑3 | subsection 52G‑4(5) |\n| 53F | To refuse to make a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution of more than a particular amount would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑1(1) |\n| 53G | To specify a period or event at the end of which, or on the occurrence of which, a determination under subsection 52K‑1(1) ceases to be in force | subsection 52K‑1(3) |\n| 53H | To revoke a determination that paying an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution would cause financial hardship | subsection 52K‑2(1) |\n\n194 Section 85‑2\n\nBefore “If”, insert “(1)”.\n\n195 At the end of section 85‑2\n\nAdd:\n\n (2) If:\n (a) this Act provides for a person to apply to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to make a \\*reviewable decision; and\n (b) a period is specified under this Act for giving notice of the decision to the applicant; and\n (c) the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner has not notified the applicant of the Commissioner’s decision within that period;\n the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is taken, for the purposes of this Act, to have made a decision to reject the application.\n\n196 Section 85‑3 (heading)\n\nOmit “Secretary must give reasons”, substitute “Reasons”.\n\n197 Subsections 85‑3(1) and (2)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n198 Section 85‑4 (heading)\n\nRepeal the heading, substitute:","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions","sectionType":"section","heading":"85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions","content":"#### 85‑4 Reconsidering reviewable decisions\n\n199 Subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n200 After subsection 85‑4(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) The \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner may reconsider a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 if the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner is satisfied that there is sufficient reason to reconsider the decision.\n\n201 Subsection 85‑4(3)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n202 Subsection 85‑4(4)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n203 Subsection 85‑4(5)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n204 Subsection 85‑4(6)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n205 Subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nAfter “\\*reviewable decision”, insert “(other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4)”.\n\n206 After subsection 85‑5(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n (1A) A person whose interests are affected by a \\*reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4 may request the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner to reconsider the decision.\n\n207 Subsection 85‑5(3)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (3) The person’s request must be made by written notice:\n (a) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision other than a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the Secretary:\n (i) within 28 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (ii) if the decision is a decision under section 44‑24 to make a determination under subsection 44‑24(1) or paragraph 44‑24(2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b)—within 90 days, or such longer period as the Secretary allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision; or\n (b) for a request that relates to a reviewable decision under Division 35 or section 52G‑4—given to the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner within 28 days, or such longer period as the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner allows, after the day on which the person first received notice of the decision.\n\n208 Subsection 85‑5(5)\n\nAfter “Secretary”, insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n209 Subsection 85‑5(6)\n\nOmit “The Secretary’s decision”, substitute “The decision of the Secretary or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n210 Subsection 85‑5(7)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n211 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nAfter “Secretary” (wherever occurring), insert “or the \\*Aged Care Pricing Commissioner”.\n\n212 Subsection 85‑5(8)\n\nOmit “Secretary’s”.\n\n213 Paragraph 86‑1(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n214 At the end of paragraph 86‑2(1)(c)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n215 Paragraph 86‑2(2)(a)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (a) conduct that is carried out in the performance of a function or duty under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or the exercise of a power under, or in relation to, this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\n216 Paragraph 86‑9(1)(e)\n\nAfter “including”, insert “\\*accommodation payments, \\*accommodation contributions,”.\n\n217 At the end of paragraph 86‑9(1)(h)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n218 Subparagraph 88‑1(1)(a)(i)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n219 Paragraph 88‑1(5)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n220 Paragraph 88‑3(2)(c)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n221 Paragraph 90‑4(3)(d)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (d) whether claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n222 Paragraph 91‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n223 At the end of paragraph 91‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n224 Paragraph 92‑1(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n225 Paragraph 92‑2(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n226 Paragraph 93‑1(2)(b)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) assessing whether an approved provider’s claims for payments under Chapter 3 of this Act or Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 or other payments under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 have been properly made;\n\n227 At the end of paragraph 93‑1(2)(f)\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n228 Paragraph 93‑1(3)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n229 Subparagraph 93‑1(4)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n230 Paragraph 93‑4(2)(b)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n231 Subparagraph 93‑4(3)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n232 Subsection 95‑1(1)\n\nOmit “subsidy under Chapter 3”, substitute “\\*subsidy”.\n\n233 At the end of section 95‑3\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n234 At the end of section 95‑4\n\nAdd “or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n235 Section 96‑1 (table items 3, 12 and 13)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n236 Section 96‑1 (table item 15)\n\nRepeal the item, substitute:\n\n| 15 | Grant Principles | Parts 5.1, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 |\n| --- | ---------------- | --------------------------- |\n\n237 Section 96‑1 (table items 17, 20 and 21)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n238 Section 96‑1 (after table item 22)\n\nInsert:\n\n| 22A | Subsidy Principles | Parts 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 |\n| --- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |\n\n239 Subsection 96‑2(2A)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA and 44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26C”.\n\n240 Subsection 96‑2(2A) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The Secretary’s powers under section 44‑26C relate to determinations of the value of persons’ assets.\n\n241 Subsection 96‑2(3) (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note: The calculation of a care recipient’s total assessable income is relevant to working out amounts of subsidies, fees and payments.\n\n242 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(c)\n\nRepeal the paragraph.\n\n243 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(d)\n\nOmit “44‑8AA(1)”, substitute “44‑26C(1)”.\n\n244 Paragraph 96‑2(3A)(e)\n\nOmit “44‑8AB”, substitute “44‑26A”.\n\n245 Paragraph 96‑2(5)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care”.\n\n246 Subsection 96‑3(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n247 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “\\*accommodation bond agreements, \\*accommodation charge agreements”, substitute “accommodation agreements”.\n\n248 Subsection 96‑10(1)\n\nOmit “subsidies payable under Chapter 3, and amounts payable under subsection 44‑8A(6),”, substitute “\\*subsidies”.\n\n249 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation agreement means an agreement that meets the requirements set out in section 52F‑3.\n\n250 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation bond)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation bonds, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n251 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n252 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (paragraph (b) of the definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nOmit “section 57‑19”, substitute “this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n253 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (at the end of the definition of accommodation charge)\n\nAdd:\n\n> Note: This Act contains rules about accommodation charges, which are paid under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n254 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n255 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation contribution means a contribution paid for accommodation provided with residential care.\n\n> accommodation payment means payment for accommodation provided with residential care or flexible care.\n\n> accommodation supplement means the supplement referred to in section 44‑28.\n\n256 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of assisted resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n257 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n258 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n259 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> combined care subsidy reduction means a care subsidy reduction under section 44‑21 or 48‑7.\n\n260 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of concessional resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n261 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient means:\n\n (a) a \\*continuing residential care recipient; or\n (b) a \\*continuing home care recipient; or\n (c) a \\*continuing flexible care recipient.\n\n> continuing flexible care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a flexible care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with flexible care by a flexible care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another flexible care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing home care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a home care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with home care by a home care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another home care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n> continuing residential care recipient means a person who:\n\n (a) \\*entered a residential care service before 1 July 2014; and\n (b) has not:\n (i) ceased to be provided with residential care by a residential care service for a continuous period of more than 28 days (other than because the person is on \\*leave); or\n (ii) before moving to another residential care service, made a written choice, in accordance with the Fees and Payments Principles, to be covered by Chapters 3 and 3A of this Act in relation to the other service.\n\n262 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n> daily accommodation payment means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) accrues daily; and\n (b) is paid by periodic payment.\n\n263 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of daily income tested reduction)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n264 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily payment means:\n\n (a) \\*daily accommodation payment; or\n (b) \\*daily accommodation contribution.\n\n265 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of dependent child)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n266 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> eligible flexible care service has the meaning given by subsection 52F‑1(2).\n\n267 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n268 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n269 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n270 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum accommodation supplement amount has the meaning given by subsection 44‑21(6).\n\n271 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> maximum home value has the meaning given by section 44‑26B.\n\n272 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> means tested amount has the meaning given by section 44‑22.\n\n273 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of member of a couple)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n274 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of partner)\n\nOmit “44‑11”, substitute “44‑26B”.\n\n275 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pensioner supplement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n276 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nAfter “use of”, insert, “a \\*refundable deposit or”.\n\n277 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nOmit “57‑17A”, substitute, “52N‑1”.\n\n278 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n279 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of post‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n280 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑2008 reform resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n281 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑entry leave)\n\nOmit “section 44‑5E”, substitute “subsection 42‑3(3)”.\n\n282 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑September 2009 resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n283 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n284 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable accommodation contribution means \\*accommodation contribution that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable accommodation deposit means \\*accommodation payment that:\n\n (a) does not accrue daily; and\n (b) is paid as a lump sum.\n\n> refundable deposit means:\n\n (a) a \\*refundable accommodation deposit; or\n (b) a \\*refundable accommodation contribution.\n\n> refundable deposit balance, in relation to a \\*refundable deposit is, at a particular time, an amount equal to the difference between:\n\n (a) the amount of the refundable deposit; and\n (b) any amounts that have been, or are permitted to be, deducted at the time from the refundable deposit under this Act as at that time.\n\n285 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of standard resident contribution)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n286 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> start‑date year, for a care recipient, means a year beginning on:\n\n (a) the day on which the care recipient first \\*entered an aged care service other than as a \\*continuing care recipient; or\n (b) an anniversary of that day.\n\n> subsidy means subsidy paid under Chapter 3 of this Act or under Chapter 3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n287 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of supported resident)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n288 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\n289 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nOmit “Bond Security”, substitute “Accommodation Payment Security”.\n\nPart 2—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n290 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\ncommencement time means the time when this Schedule commences.\n\nold law means the Aged Care Act 1997 as in force immediately before the commencement time.\n\n291 Approval of care recipients limited to low care\n\nAn approval to receive residential care that was:\n\n (a) limited to a low level of residential care; and\n (b) given under Part 2.3 of the old law; and\n (c) in force immediately before the commencement time;\n\nis taken, after the commencement time, to have been given without being limited to a low level of residential care.\n\n292 Determining the status of residential care service buildings\n\nA provision of the Subsidy Principles has effect before it commences as if it had commenced if the provision:\n\n (a) is made for the purposes of section 44‑28 of the Aged Care Act 1997 as amended by item 125 of this Schedule; and\n (b) relates to determining, or applying for the determination of, the status of a building.\n\nSchedule 4—Amendments of other Acts\n\nPart 1—Amendments commencing on 1 August 2013\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n1 Section 38‑30 (heading)\n\nOmit “Community”, substitute “Home”.\n\n2 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “\\*community care is GST‑free if community care”, substitute “\\*home care is GST‑free if home care”.\n\n3 Subsection 38‑30(3)\n\nOmit “\\*community care”, substitute “\\*home care”.\n\n4 Section 195‑1 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5 Section 195‑1\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the meaning given by section 45‑3 of the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\nNational Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n\n5A Section 9 (definition of community care)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n5B Section 9\n\nInsert:\n\n> home care has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n5C Paragraph 29(1)(b)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\n5D Subsection 29(1) (note)\n\nOmit “community”, substitute “home”.\n\nPart 2—Amendments commencing on 1 July 2014\n\nA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n6 Subsection 38‑30(1)\n\nOmit “Part 3‑2 of the Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Part 3.2 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.2 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 38‑35\n\nAfter “that Act”, insert “or Part 3.3 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nHealth and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995\n\n8 Subsection 3(1) (definition of residential care subsidy)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> residential care subsidy has the same meaning as in:\n\n (a) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care Act 1997—the Aged Care Act 1997; and\n (b) in relation to residential care under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997—the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n9 Subsection 9(2A)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “and Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n10 Paragraph 42(1)(f)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (f) whether the Secretary should make a determination under:\n (i) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) or 48‑5(5) or (6) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (ii) subsection 44‑20(5) or (6) of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nHuman Services (Medicare) Act 1973\n\n11 After subparagraph 41G(a)(iv)\n\nInsert:\n\n (iva) the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997; or\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\n12 Subsection 4(9)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n13 At the end of paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nAdd:\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n14 After paragraph 8(8)(zna)\n\nInsert:\n\n (znaa) while a person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 13(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 11A(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n15 Subsection 9(1D)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (1D) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n16 Subsection 11(1) (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n17 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n18 Subsection 11(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n19 After subsection 11(3A)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3AA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n20 Paragraph 11A(8)(a) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n21 After paragraph 11A(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Secretary is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be so liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n22 Paragraph 11A(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n23 Paragraph 1099E(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n24 Subsection 1099J(1)\n\nAfter “1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n25 Subsection 1099J(2)\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n26 At the end of subsection 1118(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; (v) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person.\n\nSocial Security (Administration) Act 1999\n\n27 At the end of paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n28 After paragraph 126(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n29 At the end of paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nAdd “or”.\n\n30 After paragraph 129(1)(e)\n\nInsert:\n\n (f) a decision under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act;\n\n31 At the end of subsection 140(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (g) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\n32 At the end of subsection 178(1)\n\nAdd:\n\n ; and (c) all decisions under section 44‑24 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 by the Secretary or by a person to whom the Secretary has sub‑delegated power under subsection 96‑2(7) of that Act.\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n\n33 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| accommodation bond balance | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n\n34 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| daily accommodation contribution | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------------- | ----- |\n| daily accommodation payment | 5L(1) |\n\n35 Section 5 (index)\n\nInsert:\n\n| refundable deposit | 5L(1) |\n| -------------------------- | ----- |\n| refundable deposit balance | 5L(1) |\n\n36 Paragraph 5H(8)(na)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (na) a payment of subsidy under Part 3.1 of the Aged Care Act 1997 or Part 3.1 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 made to an approved provider (within the meaning of those Acts) in respect of care provided to the person;\n\n37 After paragraph 5H(8)(nd)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ne) a refundable deposit balance refunded to the person under the Aged Care Act 1997;\n (nf) while a person is liable to pay a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution—any rent from the person’s principal home that the person, or the person’s partner, earns, derives or receives from another person;\n\nNote 1: For rent, see subsection 5N(2).\n\nNote 2: Under subsections 5LA(8) and (9), the principal home of a person in a care situation may be a place other than the place where the person receives care.\n\n38 Subsection 5J(2C)\n\nRepeal the subsection, substitute:\n\n (2C) To avoid doubt, none of the following is a financial investment for the purposes of this Act:\n (a) an accommodation bond;\n (b) an accommodation bond balance;\n (c) a refundable deposit;\n (d) a refundable deposit balance.\n\n> Note: These expressions are defined in section 5L.\n\n39 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n40 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> daily accommodation contribution has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> daily accommodation payment has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n41 Subsection 5L(1)\n\nInsert:\n\n> refundable deposit has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n> refundable deposit balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n42 After subsection 5L(3B)\n\nInsert:\n\n (3BA) To avoid doubt, a refundable deposit balance (within the meaning of the Aged Care Act 1997) in respect of a refundable deposit (within the meaning of that Act: see subsection (1) of this section) paid by a person is taken to be an asset of the person.\n\n43 After paragraph 5LA(8)(b)\n\nInsert:\n\n (ba) if the Commission is satisfied that the residence was previously the person’s principal home but that the person left it for the purpose of going into a care situation or becoming an aged care resident—any period during which:\n (i) the person is liable to pay all or some of a daily accommodation payment or a daily accommodation contribution (or would be liable to do so, assuming that no sanctions under Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 were currently being imposed on the provider of the care concerned); and\n (ii) the person, or the person’s partner, is earning, deriving or receiving rent for the residence from another person; and\n\n44 Paragraph 5LA(8)(c)\n\nOmit “or (b)”, substitute “, (b) or (ba)”.\n\n45 Subsection 5LA(8) (note 4)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n46 Subsection 5NC(8)\n\nOmit all the words after “the person is”, substitute:\n\n eligible for:\n (a) a respite supplement in respect of that day under the Subsidy Principles made for the purposes of subparagraph 44‑5(1)(a)(i) of the Aged Care Act 1997; or\n (b) a respite care supplement in respect of that day under section 44‑12 of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n47 After paragraph 52(1)(p)\n\nInsert:\n\n (pa) the amount of any refundable deposit balance in respect of a refundable deposit paid by the person;\n\n48 Paragraph 13(1)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n49 Subclause 13(1) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n50 Paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n51 Subclause 13(2) of Schedule 5 (note)\n\nRepeal the note, substitute:\n\n> Note 1: Accommodation bond and accommodation charge have the same meanings as in the Aged Care Act 1997: see subsection 5L(1) of this Act.\n\n> Note 2: Charge exempt resident has the same meaning as in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997: see clause 17 of this Schedule.\n\n52 Part 2A of Schedule 5 (heading)\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n53 Clause 17 of Schedule 5 (definition of charge exempt resident)\n\nAfter “Care”, insert “(Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n54 Subclause 17B(1) of Schedule 5\n\nAfter “the Aged Care Act 1997”, insert “(as in force before 1 July 2014)”.\n\n55 Subclause 17B(2) of Schedule 5\n\nOmit “that Act”, substitute “the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\nSchedule 5—Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\nPart 1—Enactment\n\n1 Enactment of the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n(1) Without limiting the effect of the Aged Care Act 1997 apart from this item, that Act, as in force immediately before the commencement of this item, is re‑enacted as the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\nNote: This item creates a second version of the Aged Care Act 1997. This second version will be amended by Part 2 of this Schedule, and will continue in force provisions relating to subsidies, fees and payments for care recipients who were receiving care on 30 June 2014.\n\n(2) For the purposes of subparagraph 40(1A)(a)(ii) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, the secular year in which the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 was passed is taken to be 1997 and its number is taken to be 223.\n\nNote: This means that the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 may be cited as Act No. 223 of 1997.\n\n(3) Subitem (2) has effect despite section 39 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.\n\nPart 2—Amendments\n\nAged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\n\n2 Title\n\nOmit “relating to aged care”, substitute “to deal with transitional matters in connection with the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013”.\n\n3 Section 1‑1\n\nOmit “Aged Care Act 1997”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997”.\n\n4 Section 1‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"1‑2 Commencement","sectionType":"section","heading":"1‑2 Commencement","content":"#### 1‑2 Commencement\n\n This Act commences on 1 July 2014.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"1‑2A Act applies to continuing care reci","sectionType":"section","heading":"1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients","content":"#### 1‑2A Act applies to continuing care recipients\n\n This Act applies only in relation to \\*continuing care recipients.\n\n5 Subsection 2‑1(1)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n6 Paragraph 2‑1(2)(a)\n\nAfter “this Act”, insert “and the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n7 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “This Act”, insert “, in conjunction with the Aged Care Act 1997,”.\n\n8 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 3”, substitute “Chapter 3 of this Act and Chapter 3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n9 Section 3‑1\n\nOmit “Chapters 2 and 4”, substitute “Chapters 2 and 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 and Chapter 4 of this Act”.\n\n10 Section 3‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n11 Section 3‑2 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 2)”.\n\n12 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n13 Section 3‑2\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n14 Section 3‑3\n\nAfter “Chapter 3”, insert “of this Act”.\n\n15 Paragraph 3‑3(a)\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n16 Section 3‑4 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 4)”.\n\n17 Section 3‑4\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n18 Section 3‑4\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n19 Section 3‑5 (heading)\n\nOmit “(Chapter 5)”.\n\n20 Section 3‑5\n\nAfter “Chapter 5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n21 Subsection 4‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 apply”, substitute “Part 3.1 applies”.\n\n22 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “Parts 2.2, 2.5 and”, substitute “Part 3.1”.\n\n23 Subsection 4‑1(3) (note)\n\nOmit “those Parts”, substitute “that Part”.\n\n24 Chapter 2\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n25 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “Chapter 2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n26 Section 40‑1\n\nAfter “section 5‑2”, insert “of that Act”.\n\n27 Section 40‑1\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n28 Section 41‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt","sectionType":"section","heading":"41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles","content":"#### 41‑2 Residential care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Residential care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions in this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n29 Paragraphs 41‑3(1)(b) and (2)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n30 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n31 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n32 Paragraph 42‑1(1)(c)\n\nAfter “section 42‑4”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n33 Subsection 42‑1(1) (note 2)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n34 Paragraph 42‑1(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is not limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n35 Subsection 42‑1(4) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n36 Subsection 42‑2(1)\n\nAfter “section 67A‑5”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n37 Paragraph 42‑2(3A)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n38 Paragraph 42‑3(3)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n39 Sections 42‑4, 42‑5 and 42‑6\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n40 Subsection 43‑1(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n41 Paragraph 43‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n42 Subsection 43‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n43 At the end of subsection 43‑3(5)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n44 Paragraph 43‑6(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Division 32”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n45 Subsection 43‑6(2) (note)\n\nAfter “32‑8(5)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n46 Subsection 43‑6(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n47 Subsection 43‑6(5) (paragraph (g) of the definition of capital payment)\n\nRepeal the paragraph, substitute:\n\n (b) a payment of a kind specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles.\n\n48 Subsection 43‑8(1)\n\nAfter “section 14‑5 or 14‑6”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n49 Subsections 43‑8(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n50 At the end of section 43‑9\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n51 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(aa)\n\nOmit “Part 2.3 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3)”, substitute “Part 2.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997 is limited under subsection 22‑2(3) of that Act”.\n\n52 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(cb)\n\nAfter “paragraph 26‑1(a) or (b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n53 At the end of paragraph 44‑3(3)(cc)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n54 Paragraph 44‑3(3)(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n55 At the end of paragraph 44‑5A(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n56 Paragraph 44‑5A(4)(b)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n57 Paragraph 44‑5B(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n58 At the end of paragraph 44‑6(2)(d)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n59 Paragraph 44‑6(5)(d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n60 Subparagraph 44‑7(1)(c)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n61 Subparagraphs 44‑8(1)(c)(ii) and (iv)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n62 At the end of paragraph 44‑8A(2)(c)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n63 Paragraph 44‑8A(4)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n64 Subsection 44‑8A(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n65 Paragraph 44‑8A(6)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n66 Subsection 44‑10(1)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n67 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of child)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n68 Subsection 44‑11(1) (paragraph (c) of the definition of close relation)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n69 Subsection 44‑11(1) (definition of homeowner)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n70 Paragraph 44‑11(2)(aa)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n71 Subparagraph 44‑11(2)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n72 Paragraph 44‑11(3)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n73 Subparagraph 44‑12(2)(a)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n74 Paragraph 44‑12(2)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n75 Paragraphs 44‑12(2)(c) and (d)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n76 At the end of paragraph 44‑12(4)(a)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n77 Paragraph 44‑12(4)(f)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n78 Paragraph 44‑13(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n79 Subsection 44‑13(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n80 Paragraph 44‑14(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n81 Subsection 44‑14(3)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n82 Subsections 44‑16(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n83 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Division 31”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n84 Paragraph 44‑18(1)(b)\n\nAfter “paragraph 32‑8(3)(b)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n85 At the end of subsection 44‑18(2)\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n86 Subsections 44‑20(5), (6) and (8)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n87 Paragraph 44‑22(1)(c)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n88 Subsections 44‑22(2) and (4)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n89 Subsection 44‑24(5)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n90 Subparagraphs 44‑24(6)(c)(ii) and (7)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n91 Subsection 44‑24(11)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n92 Paragraph 44‑27(e)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n93 Subparagraphs 44‑28(2)(b)(iv) and (c)(iii)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n94 Subsection 44‑29(2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n95 Paragraph 44‑30(2)(a)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n96 Subsection 44‑30(4)\n\nAfter “Division 36”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n97 Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Residential Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n98 Section 45‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with i","sectionType":"section","heading":"45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles","content":"#### 45‑2 Home care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Home care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n99 Subsection 45‑3(2)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n100 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n101 Paragraph 46‑1(1)(b)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n102 Subsection 46‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n103 Subsection 46‑2(3)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n104 Paragraph 47‑2(b)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n105 Subsection 47‑3(4)\n\nOmit “Home Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n106 At the end of section 47‑5\n\nAdd “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n107 Section 49‑2\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt wi","sectionType":"section","heading":"49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles","content":"#### 49‑2 Flexible care subsidy also dealt with in Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n \\*Flexible care subsidy is also dealt with in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles. Provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in those Principles.\n\n> Note: The Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.\n\n108 Paragraph 50‑1(1)(a)\n\nAfter “Part 2.2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n109 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(i)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n110 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n111 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(ii)\n\nAfter “Part 2.3”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n112 Subparagraph 50‑1(1)(b)(iii)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n113 Subsection 50‑1(2) (note)\n\nOmit “Division 7 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of \\*aged care services) or Division 20”, substitute “Division 7 of the Aged Care Act 1997 (relating to a person’s approval as a provider of aged care services) or Division 20 of that Act”.\n\n114 Subsection 50‑2(1)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n115 Subsections 51‑1(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “Flexible Care Subsidy”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n116 Division 53\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n117 Part 4.1\n\nRepeal the Part.\n\n118 Divisions 55 and 56\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n119 Division 57 (heading)\n\nOmit “and entry contributions”.\n\n120 Section 57‑1\n\nOmit “The rules set out in this Division”, substitute “Rules set out in Part 3A.3 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n121 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(c)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n122 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n123 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(k)\n\nOmit “(see section 57‑17A)”, substitute “(see section 52N‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997)”.\n\n124 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(ka)\n\nOmit “section 57‑3”, substitute “section 52M‑1 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n125 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(o)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n126 Paragraph 57‑2(1)(p)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n127 Subdivision 57‑B\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n128 Paragraph 57‑9(1)(l)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n129 Paragraph 57‑12(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n130 Subparagraphs 57‑12(3)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n131 Section 57‑13\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n132 Subsections 57‑14(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n133 Subsection 57‑15(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n134 Paragraphs 57‑16(1)(a) and (2)(a)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n135 Subsections 57‑17(2) and (3)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n136 Subdivision 57‑EA\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n137 Subsections 57‑18(3), (4) and (5)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n138 Paragraph 57‑19(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n139 Subsections 57‑20(1), (2), (4), (6) and (7)\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n140 Subdivision 57‑G\n\nRepeal the Subdivision.\n\n141 Paragraph 57‑23(2)(b)\n\nOmit “section 57‑21”, substitute “Division 52P of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n142 Subparagraph 57A‑2(1)(a)(ii)\n\nAfter “section 22‑2”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n143 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n144 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(m)\n\nOmit “Part 4.4 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j))”, substitute “Part 4.4 of the Aged Care Act 1997 from doing so (see paragraph 66‑1(j) of that Act)”.\n\n145 Paragraph 57A‑2(1)(n)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n146 Subsection 57A‑2(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n147 Paragraph 57A‑3(1)(g)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n148 Subsection 57A‑3(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n149 Paragraph 57A‑6(1)(c)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n150 Subsections 57A‑9(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n151 Subsection 57A‑10(1)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n152 Subsection 57A‑12(2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n153 Section 58‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n154 Section 58‑1\n\nOmit “User Rights” (wherever occurring), substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n155 Section 58‑2 (step 5)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n156 Paragraph 58‑5(a)\n\nAfter “Division 35”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n157 Division 59\n\nRepeal the Division.\n\n158 Section 60‑1\n\nAfter “paragraph 54‑1(1)(a)”, insert “of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n159 Paragraph 60‑1(d)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n160 Subsections 60‑2(1) and (2)\n\nOmit “User Rights”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n161 Divisions 61 and 62\n\nRepeal the Divisions.\n\n162 Parts 4.3 and 4.4\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n163 Chapter 5\n\nRepeal the Chapter.\n\n164 Section 84‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"84‑1 What this Chapter is about","sectionType":"section","heading":"84‑1 What this Chapter is about","content":"#### 84‑1 What this Chapter is about\n\nThis Chapter deals with the reconsideration and administrative review of decisions (see Part 6.1).\n\n165 Section 85‑1 (table items 1 to 39)\n\nRepeal the items.\n\n166 Section 85‑1 (table items 54 to 59)\n\nRepeal the items, substitute:\n\n| 54 | A decision under the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles made under section 96‑1 that is specified in the Principles to be a decision reviewable under this section | the provision specified in the Principles as the provision under which the decision is made |\n| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n167 Parts 6.2 to 6.7\n\nRepeal the Parts.\n\n168 Section 96‑1\n\nRepeal the section, substitute:","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)","sectionType":"section","heading":"96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles","content":"#### 96‑1 Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles\n\n The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles providing for matters:\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be provided; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be provided in order to carry out or give effect to this Act.\n\n169 Subsections 96‑2(5) and (6)\n\nRepeal the subsections.\n\n170 Section 96‑3\n\nRepeal the section.\n\n171 Section 96‑4 (note)\n\nOmit “Chapter 4”, substitute “Chapter 4 of this Act and Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 1997”.\n\n172 Section 96‑5 (note)\n\nOmit “, \\*accommodation charge agreements, \\*home care agreements, \\*extra service agreements and \\*resident agreements”, substitute “and accommodation charge agreements”.\n\n173 Sections 96‑8, 96‑9 and 96‑10\n\nRepeal the sections.\n\n174 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n175 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation bond balance)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation bond balance has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n176 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accommodation charge)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accommodation charge has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n177 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of accreditation requirement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> accreditation requirement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n178 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of advocacy grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n179 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Aged Care Commissioner and Aged Care Pricing Commissioner)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n180 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of approved provider)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> approved provider has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n181 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of authorised officer)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n182 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of available for allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n183 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital expenditure)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n184 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of capital works costs)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n185 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of certified)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> certified has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n186 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n187 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of community visitors grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n188 Clause 1 of Schedule 1\n\nInsert:\n\n> continuing care recipient has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n189 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of corporation)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n190 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of disqualified individual)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n191 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of distinct part)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> distinct part has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n192 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of entry contribution balance and expiry date)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n193 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n194 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service place)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service place has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n195 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of extra service status)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> extra service status has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n196 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of formal agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n197 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of high level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n198 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of home care agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> home care agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n199 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of key personnel)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n200 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of lowest applicable classification level)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> lowest applicable classification level has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n201 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of low level of residential care)\n\nOmit “Classification”, substitute “Aged Care (Transitional Provisions)”.\n\n202 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, monitoring powers and operator)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n203 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of people with special needs)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> people with special needs has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n204 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of permitted)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> permitted has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n205 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of personal information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n206 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of pre‑allocation lump sum)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n207 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of protected information)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n208 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of provisional allocation)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> provisional allocation has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n209 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of provisional allocation period, provisionally allocated, recoverable amount, region and relinquish)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\n210 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of reportable assault)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n211 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of resident agreement)\n\nRepeal the definition, substitute:\n\n> resident agreement has the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997.\n\n212 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of residential care grant)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n213 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definition of section 67‑5 notice time)\n\nRepeal the definition.\n\n214 Clause 1 of Schedule 1 (definitions of unregulated lump sum and unregulated lump sum balance)\n\nRepeal the definitions.\n\nPart 3—Transitional and savings provisions\n\n215 Definitions\n\nIn this Part:\n\nfirst commencement time means the time when Part 1 of this Schedule commences.\n\nsecond commencement time means the time when this Part commences.\n\n216 Instruments under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) an instrument made under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 was in force immediately before the first commencement time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the instrument is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been made under the corresponding provision.\n\n217 Applications, requests and other processes begun under the Aged Care Act 1997\n\n(1) This item applies if:\n\n (a) a process begun (including by application or request) under a provision of the Aged Care Act 1997 before the first commencement time was not completed by that time; and\n (b) immediately after the second commencement time, there is a corresponding provision in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997.\n\n(2) Without limiting its effect apart from this item, the process is also taken, after the second commencement time, to have been begun under the corresponding provision.","sortOrder":121}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act's scope expanded beyond its original framing as a renaming and administrative tidying exercise. While the title suggests a broadly focused 'living better' reform, the legislation encompasses significant structural changes including the creation of new independent commissioners, abolition of multiple grants programs, introduction of new means-testing and accommodation payment frameworks, expansion of the 'special needs' population categories, and a shift toward consumer-directed care. The mandatory independent review requirement (section 4) explicitly acknowledges that further reform — including potentially moving from a supply-driven to a consumer demand-driven model — was anticipated, suggesting the Act was understood as the beginning of a broader transformation rather than a discrete reform package."},"complexity_factors":["Amending legislation only — requires constant cross-referencing with the Aged Care Act 1997 to understand the actual legal effect of any provision","Multiple schedules with different commencement dates (August 2013, January 2014, July 2014), creating a staggered and interdependent implementation framework","Hundreds of individual amendment items (over 190 in Schedule 1 alone), many of which are minor textual substitutions that nonetheless carry substantive legal significance","Introduces entirely new regulatory bodies (Aged Care Pricing Commissioner, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency) whose powers interact with multiple existing provisions","Complex transitional and savings provisions that preserve rights and obligations under the 'old law' while transitioning to the 'new law'","Interaction with multiple other Acts including the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997, Aged Care (Bond Security) Act 2013, Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, and Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013","New financial architecture (refundable accommodation deposits, accommodation payments, means testing) involves detailed formulas and cross-references to subordinate legislation (Principles)","Heavy reliance on delegated legislation (Principles made by the Minister) to fill in substantive policy detail, meaning the Act alone does not tell the full story","Duplicate content apparent in the text (Schedule 1 amendments appear twice), suggesting version or compilation issues that create interpretive confusion","Consumer-directed care model creates new contractual and entitlement frameworks that overlap with existing provider approval and subsidy structures"],"plain_english_summary":"## Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013 — What Does It Do?\n\nThis law is a major overhaul of Australia's aged care system. It doesn't create a completely new system from scratch — instead, it makes hundreds of changes to the existing **Aged Care Act 1997** (the main law governing how aged care services are run and funded).\n\n### Who does this affect?\n- **Older Australians** receiving aged care (in nursing homes or at home)\n- **Aged care providers** (organisations running nursing homes and home care services)\n- **Aged care workers**\n- **Family members and carers** of older Australians\n\n### What are the key changes?\n\n**1. 'Community care' becomes 'Home care'**\nThe biggest visible change is renaming \"community care\" to \"home care\" throughout the entire law. This is more than just cosmetic — it reflects a shift in how care delivered in people's homes is understood and managed.\n\n**2. New financial arrangements**\n- A new **Aged Care Pricing Commissioner** is created — an independent official who approves whether a provider can charge *more* than the government-set maximum for accommodation (e.g., the fee to live in a nursing home).\n- New rules about **refundable deposits** (large lump-sum payments sometimes made when entering a nursing home) and how providers must protect that money.\n- Means testing (where the government checks how much money you have before deciding how much it will subsidise your care) is strengthened and extended across both nursing home and home care.\n\n**3. New quality oversight body**\nA new **Australian Aged Care Quality Agency** replaces the old accreditation body. This agency takes over the job of checking that aged care services meet quality standards.\n\n**4. Consumer-focused reforms**\n- Moves toward a **consumer-directed care** model — meaning older Australians get more say in what services they receive and how their care budget is spent.\n- Expanded list of groups with \"special needs\" who must be considered when allocating care places, now explicitly including homeless people, care-leavers, parents separated from children by forced adoption, and LGBTI people.\n\n**5. Streamlined administration**\n- Several grants programs (community care grants, flexible care grants, assessment grants, accreditation grants) are abolished.\n- The process for providers to challenge government decisions is simplified.\n- Government notices no longer need to be published in the official Government Gazette — they can go on the Department's website instead.\n\n**6. Mandatory independent review**\nThe Minister must arrange an independent public review of how all these changes are working, starting about 3 years after the law takes effect. The review must look at whether wait times for care have improved, whether pricing is fair, and whether vulnerable groups can still access care.\n\n### When did it take effect?\nThe changes rolled out in stages: August 2013, January 2014, and July 2014 — giving providers and the government time to adjust.\n\n### Bottom line\nIf you or a family member uses aged care services, this law affects how much you might pay, who checks the quality of your care, and what rights you have to choose your own services. It represents the most significant restructure of Australian aged care funding and regulation in over a decade."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":662},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation significantly expanded beyond its original scope. While initially framed as renaming 'community care' to 'home care', it introduced an entirely new fees and payments framework (Chapter 3A), created a new statutory office (Aged Care Pricing Commissioner), established complex means testing arrangements, and created a parallel transitional Act. The scope grew from a simple rebranding exercise to a comprehensive reform of aged care financing, consumer contributions, and provider obligations."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple commencement dates (1 August 2013, 1 January 2014, 1 July 2014) with different provisions applying at each","Extensive cross-referencing between the Aged Care Act 1997 and the new Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997","Complex means testing calculations with multiple steps, thresholds and caps","New institutional framework (Aged Care Pricing Commissioner) with detailed appointment and function provisions","Transitional provisions that maintain parallel systems for existing vs new care recipients","Numerous defined terms and new concepts (refundable deposits, accommodation contributions, etc)","Detailed procedural requirements for agreements, notices and timeframes","Amendments to multiple other Acts requiring coordinated interpretation"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation makes major changes to how aged care is funded and delivered in Australia. The key changes are:\n\n**Renaming and restructuring services**\n- \"Community care\" is renamed to \"home care\" throughout the system\n- New definitions for home care services, agreements and subsidies replace the old community care framework\n\n**New fees and payment system (from 1 July 2014)**\n- Creates a new Chapter 3A dealing with fees and payments\n- Introduces \"accommodation payments\" and \"accommodation contributions\" for residential care\n- People can pay via daily payments, refundable deposits (lump sums), or a combination\n- Establishes rules for accommodation agreements between providers and care recipients\n\n**New Aged Care Pricing Commissioner**\n- Creates an independent commissioner to approve higher accommodation payments than the minister's maximum\n- The commissioner can also approve extra service fees\n- Has powers of appointment, termination, delegation and must report annually\n\n**Means testing and subsidies**\n- New \"means tested amount\" calculator combining income and asset tests\n- Care subsidy reductions based on this means test\n- Annual and lifetime caps on care subsidy reductions\n- Accommodation supplements for eligible care recipients\n\n**Transitional arrangements**\n- Existing care recipients before 1 July 2014 continue under old rules via a new \"Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997\"\n- New recipients from 1 July 2014 fall under the new system\n\n**Quality and compliance**\n- Information sharing between the Aged Care Commissioner and Quality Agency CEO\n- New prudential requirements for managing refundable deposits\n- Offences for misuse of deposits by providers\n\n**Other changes**\n- Removes various grant programs (community care grants, flexible care grants, assessment grants)\n- Simplifies review and reconsideration processes\n- Updates references across related legislation (GST, Social Security, Veterans' Affairs)"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"Section 4(4) and 4(5)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"The review must cover at least 10 distinct matters (s4(2)(a)-(j)), provide for public consultation with at least 6 stakeholder groups (s4(3)), be 'independent', and report within 12 months of the trigger date. The trigger for commencing the review is 'as soon as practicable' after 3 years from Schedule 1 commencement. The 12-month deadline for the report runs from the end of the 3-year period, not from when the review commences. This means if the review starts even modestly late, the reviewer may be legally obligated to report before the review can be meaningfully completed.","confidence":0.72,"description":"The review timeline creates a logical impossibility: subsection (4) requires the review to be undertaken 'as soon as practicable after the end of the period of 3 years after the commencement of Schedule 1' (i.e., after 1 August 2016), while subsection (5) requires the report to be given to the Minister 'within 12 months after the end of the 3 year period' (i.e., by 1 August 2017). However, if the review is commenced 'as soon as practicable' after 1 August 2016, it is structurally impossible for a genuinely independent review covering multiple complex matters — including public consultation with six distinct stakeholder groups — to be conceived, commenced, conducted, and reported within a window that may effectively be less than 12 months. The mandatory public consultation requirement of s4(3) compounds this impossibility."},{"type":"retroactive_impossibility","section":"Schedule 1, Item 194A","severity":"low","reasoning":"A savings provision that preserves the 'old law' for the period 'before 1 August 2013' operates on a temporal window that closes at the exact moment the amending Act commences. The provision can never apply to any future conduct and only has meaning for acts that occurred before commencement — which would be governed by the old law anyway without any saving provision. The provision is therefore superfluous at best and potentially creates interpretive confusion about whether the drafters intended some additional effect.","confidence":0.65,"description":"Item 194A purports to apply the amendment in item 184A (which substitutes a new subsection 96-3(1) of the Aged Care Act 1997 mandating the establishment of the Aged Care Financing Authority) retrospectively, but simultaneously suspends its operation before 1 August 2013. The commencement table (row 3G) specifies that items 16 and 16A of Schedule 2 commence on 1 August 2013. However, item 184A of Schedule 1 also commences on 1 August 2013 per row 3G. Item 194A says that despite the amendment in item 184A, the old subsection 96-3(1) continues to have effect 'before 1 August 2013'. Since both provisions commence simultaneously on 1 August 2013, item 194A is effectively a nullity — it purports to preserve the old law for a period that has already passed at the moment of commencement, rendering it operationally meaningless."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"Section 39-3A (Schedule 1, Item 50 and Schedule 2 equivalent)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"The Secretary can issue a rectification notice when satisfied submissions set out 'sufficient reason for the unsuitability' — a phrase that implies the Secretary accepts the explanation. Yet the rectification notice mechanism is designed only to compel remediation. A provider who has given a 'sufficient reason' for why their service is unsuitable (e.g., it is closing, being redeveloped, or has structural constraints) would still be compelled to undertake to rectify that unsuitability or face revocation. The provision conflates 'justification' with 'proposed remedy' in a way that creates an irrational outcome.","confidence":0.68,"description":"Section 39-3A(1)(c)(ii) allows the Secretary to issue a rectification notice where submissions 'set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability' — i.e., where the provider has explained why the service is unsuitable for certification but has not proposed to fix it. The rectification notice under s39-3A(3) then requires the provider to give an undertaking to 'rectify the unsuitability.' This is internally contradictory: the trigger for issuing the notice includes accepting that the provider has given a 'sufficient reason' for the unsuitability (implying the unsuitability may be justified or permanent), yet the legal consequence is a mandatory demand that the provider undertake to fix it anyway."},{"type":"other","section":"Schedule 2, Item 16A — Section 96-1 table item 14A (Fees and Payments Principles)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"The Act grants subordinate legislative power (to make Fees and Payments Principles) referenced to Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3, but those Parts are not enacted in the body of the Act as reproduced. While these Parts may have been inserted by Schedule 3 or another Schedule not fully reproduced here, within the four corners of the text as provided, the Principles-making power lacks a visible parent provision, creating a dangling reference.","confidence":0.55,"description":"Item 16A of Schedule 2 inserts table item 14A into section 96-1, authorising the Minister to make 'Fees and Payments Principles' for 'Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3'. However, nowhere in the provisions of this Act as reproduced is the substantive content of Parts 3A.1, 3A.2 and 3A.3 set out. The power to make Principles is thus conferred for Parts that are referenced but never established within the text provided, creating a legislative instrument-making power with no substantive statutory foundation in the visible text."},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"Schedule 2, Part 2, Item 26(5)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Post-amendment, section 85-1 item 59 makes reviewability conditional on specification in Principles. Item 26(5) bypasses this by directly deeming a decision reviewable. While direct statutory deeming arguably prevails over the Principles-based mechanism, the interaction is inconsistent and may create uncertainty about the review pathway — particularly whether the AAT's jurisdiction is engaged through the Principles pathway or the direct deeming pathway.","confidence":0.7,"description":"Item 26(5) of Schedule 2's transitional provisions deems a decision by the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner not to approve an application (for above-maximum accommodation payments) to be 'a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 85-1 of the Aged Care Act 1997'. However, item 180 of Schedule 1 has already repealed table items 59-64 of section 85-1 and substituted a single new item 59 that makes only decisions 'specified in the Principles concerned' reviewable. The transitional provision in item 26(5) therefore purports to create a reviewable decision category by direct statutory deeming, while the amended review mechanism requires Principles to specify reviewable decisions. This creates a potential conflict between the deeming provision and the framework requiring Principles-based specification."}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"high","section_a":"Schedule 1, Items 1-194 (commencing 1 August 2013)","section_b":"Schedule 2, Items 1-23 (commencing 1 January 2014)","confidence":0.82,"description":"Both Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 contain what appear to be identical or near-identical amendment items numbered 1 through approximately 194, amending the same provisions of the Aged Care Act 1997 in the same terms. For example, both Schedules contain items 36-43 amending sections 25-4 and 27-3 in identical language, items 48-50 inserting sections 39-3A and 39-3B in identical terms, and items 155-165 repealing Parts 5.2, 5.2A and 5.3. If these are genuinely duplicated, the Schedule 2 amendments would be attempting to amend provisions that no longer exist (having already been repealed or substituted by Schedule 1), creating a structural redundancy or impossibility. If they are intended as independent amendment streams for different commencement dates, the duplication is unexplained and potentially self-defeating."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"Schedule 1, Item 181A(4) — s95A-1(4)","section_b":"Schedule 2, Item 6 — s95A-1(2)(d) and (e)","confidence":0.75,"description":"Item 181A(4) of Schedule 1 (commencing 1 August 2013) inserts a new subsection 95A-1(4) providing that 'on and after 1 January 2014' the Aged Care Commissioner may request information from the CEO of the Quality Agency. Schedule 2 (commencing 1 January 2014) substitutes paragraphs 95A-1(2)(d) and (e) with new provisions referencing the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013 and the CEO of the Quality Agency. This creates a temporal sequencing problem: item 181A(4) anticipates the existence of the 'CEO of the Quality Agency' role from 1 August 2013 for the purposes of information-sharing on and after 1 January 2014, while the formal establishment of that role and the definitional infrastructure underpinning it (item 23 of Schedule 2, inserting the definition of 'CEO of the Quality Agency') only occurs on 1 January 2014. The subsection therefore references an undefined legal entity for the period between 1 August 2013 and 1 January 2014."},{"severity":"high","section_a":"Section 39-3A(1)(c) — trigger for rectification notice","section_b":"Section 39-3B(1) — trigger for further information request","confidence":0.78,"description":"Section 39-3A applies when the Secretary 'is satisfied' that submissions either propose appropriate rectification action OR set out sufficient reason for the unsuitability. Section 39-3B applies when the Secretary 'is not satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 39-3A(1)(c)' — i.e., when neither condition is met. However, both sections are framed as discretionary ('the Secretary may'). This creates a logical gap: if the Secretary is satisfied under 39-3A(1)(c), the Secretary 'may' issue a rectification notice (discretionary). If not satisfied, the Secretary 'may' request further information (also discretionary). Neither section mandates any action when the discretionary power is not exercised, yet s39-3(3A) requires revocation 'unless the Secretary decides to take action under section 39-3A or 39-3B.' A Secretary who is satisfied under 39-3A(1)(c) but chooses not to issue a notice, and is therefore not 'deciding to take action' under 39-3A, would arguably be required by 39-3(3A) to revoke — even though the submissions were satisfactory. This is internally contradictory."},{"severity":"high","section_a":"Schedule 2, Item 26(3)-(4) — transitional Pricing Commissioner approval power","section_b":"Schedule 3 amendments — general accommodation payment framework","confidence":0.85,"description":"Item 26 of Schedule 2's transitional provisions (commencing 1 January 2014) grants the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner power to approve above-maximum accommodation payments and states that power 'must be exercised in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 as if it were amended by Schedule 3 to this Act.' However, Schedule 3 only commences on 1 July 2014. Item 26 therefore requires, from 1 January 2014, that the transitional power be exercised according to a legal framework that does not yet legally exist, creating a six-month window where the Commissioner must apply phantom law."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"Section 4(1) — mandatory independent review of 'amendments made by this Act'","section_b":"Schedules 1-5 — staggered commencement dates from 2013 to 2014","confidence":0.65,"description":"Section 4(1) requires review of 'the operation of the amendments made by this Act', and s4(4) requires the review to commence after '3 years after the commencement of Schedule 1' (1 August 2013), meaning review commences after 1 August 2016. However, Schedules 3, 4 Part 2, and 5 Parts 1-3 do not commence until 1 July 2014 — nearly a full year after Schedule 1. A review commencing after only 3 years from Schedule 1 would assess Schedules 3-5 amendments after only approximately 2 years of operation, inconsistent with a meaningful review of their effectiveness. This creates an internal inconsistency between the review's temporal trigger and the staggered implementation timeline."}]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013","history":"/api/acts/aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013/history","analysis":"/api/acts/aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/aged-care-living-longer-living-better-act-2013/documents"}}