Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_216
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 216
Character Range: 691276–692363

216       Quality Use of Pathology                                                                                                                             To provide funding to ensure the quality and accessibility of pathology services.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective also has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) providing, or incidental to the provision of, medical services (within the meaning of paragraph 51(xxiiiA) of the Constitution); or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) to give effect to Australia's obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, particularly Articles 2 and 12.