Private Health Facilities Act 1999
sec.27Decision about application for extension
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sec.27 Decision about application for extension
The chief health officer must consider the application and either grant or refuse the application. The chief health officer may grant the application only if the chief health officer is satisfied that the approval holder has made reasonable efforts to progress the development of the proposed private health facility, taking into account— the type of health services proposed to be provided at the proposed facility; and the period that would reasonably be required to complete the development of the proposed facility. If the chief health officer decides to grant the application, the chief health officer must immediately issue another approval for the extended term. If the chief health officer decides to refuse the application, the chief health officer must immediately give the approval holder an information notice about the decision. (sec.27-ssec.1) The chief health officer must consider the application and either grant or refuse the application. (sec.27-ssec.2) The chief health officer may grant the application only if the chief health officer is satisfied that the approval holder has made reasonable efforts to progress the development of the proposed private health facility, taking into account— the type of health services proposed to be provided at the proposed facility; and the period that would reasonably be required to complete the development of the proposed facility. (sec.27-ssec.3) If the chief health officer decides to grant the application, the chief health officer must immediately issue another approval for the extended term. (sec.27-ssec.4) If the chief health officer decides to refuse the application, the chief health officer must immediately give the approval holder an information notice about the decision.
- (a) the type of health services proposed to be provided at the proposed facility; and
- (b) the period that would reasonably be required to complete the development of the proposed facility.