📜 Hospitals and Health Services Amendment Bill 2013
Assented toLABill 39 May 2013
The Hospitals and Health Services Amendment Bill 2013 amends the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 to implement changes required for WA Health to conform to the National Health Reform Agreement and form independent local health networks. It clarifies employment arrangements for staff moving between public hospitals and addresses workers' compensation.
Impact
This bill affects public health staff, hospital boards, and agencies involved in providing health services. It aims to provide flexibility in staff movement between hospitals and clarify responsibilities related to employment and workers' compensation, potentially streamlining administrative processes.
Key Changes
["Clarifies that the Minister's powers include providing staff to public hospitals through an agency.", "Removes the requirement for a minimum number of persons on an agency board.", "Allows hospital boards to perform employment-related functions on behalf of employing agencies.", "Modifies the application of the Workers\u2019 Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 in relation to health service staff members.", "Allows boards and agencies to delegate powers and duties."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA9 May 2013
- LA Second Reading MovedLA9 May 2013
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA23 May 2013
- LC Second Reading MovedLC23 May 2013
- LA Third ReadingLA23 May 2013
- LC Third ReadingLC8 Aug 2013
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC8 Aug 2013
- Royal Assent19 Aug 2013
Affected Sectors
healthpublic_sector
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