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Aged Care (Consequential Provisions) Act 1997
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(1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
> approved nursing home has the same meaning as in the National Health Act 1953.
> commencement day means the day on which the Aged Care Act 1997 (other than Division 1 of that Act) commences.
> hostel has the same meaning as in the Aged or Disabled Persons Care Act 1954.
> new Act means the Aged Care Act 1997.
> organisation means a person or group of individuals.
> Secretary means the Secretary to the Department of Health and Family Services.
> 1953 Act means the National Health Act 1953.
> 1954 Act means the Aged or Disabled Persons Care Act 1954.
(2) Terms used in this Act have the same meaning as in the Aged Care Act 1997 unless the contrary intention appears.