Commonwealth legislation

Health Insurance Amendment (90 Day Pay Doctor Cheque Scheme) Act 2008 - Proclamation

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This document is a formal proclamation (an official government notice) that switches on part of a law passed by Parliament.

What it does:

Sets 1 November 2008 as the start date for Schedule 1 of the Health Insurance Amendment (90 Day Pay Doctor Cheque Scheme) Act 2008
Officially activates the '90 Day Pay Doctor Cheque Scheme' (a Medicare payment arrangement allowing doctors to receive benefits via cheque with a 90-day processing period)
Uses the Governor-General's power under the Act to pick when the law takes effect

Why it matters: Even after Parliament passes a law, it often needs a formal proclamation like this to actually start working. Without this document, the payment scheme reforms would have remained dormant on the statute books.

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Proclamation

Health Insurance Amendment (90 Day Pay Doctor Cheque Scheme) Act 2008

I, QUENTIN BRYCE, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 2 of the table in subsection 2 (1) of the Health Insurance Amendment (90 Day Pay Doctor Cheque Scheme) Act 2008, fix 1 November 2008 as the day on which Schedule 1 to that Act commences.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 16 October 2008

QUENTIN BRYCE Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

NICOLA ROXON

Minister for Health and Ageing

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