📜 Hospitals and Health Services Amendment Bill 2002
Assented toLABill 12519 June 2002
The Hospitals and Health Services Amendment Bill 2002 amends the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 to update the powers and duties of agencies, specifically regarding pathology and forensic services. It also validates past actions taken by agencies as if these amendments were already in effect.
Impact
This bill affects Western Australian health agencies and the public who rely on their services, particularly in pathology and forensic science. It ensures the legal validity of past actions and clarifies the scope of agency powers.
Key Changes
["Expands the powers of agencies to include providing pathology and forensic biology/pathology services.", "Adds training and research related to pathology and forensic services to agency responsibilities.", "Validates past actions taken by agencies related to section 7B(1) of the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA19 June 2002
- LA Second Reading MovedLA19 June 2002
- LA Third ReadingLA25 June 2002
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA25 June 2002
- LA Consideration in DetailLA25 June 2002
- LC Second Reading MovedLC26 June 2002
- LC Third ReadingLC27 June 2002
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC27 June 2002
Affected Sectors
healthpublic_sectoremergency_servicesjustice
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