Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A04616:section:2:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A04616
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 2 (pt 18/32)
Character Range: 83417–86209

and things outside Australia whether or not in a foreign country; and

  (b) all persons irrespective of their nationality or citizenship.

Secretary may require particular information relevant to qualification for seniors health card

"1061ZL.(1) The Secretary may give a person who is the holder of a seniors health card a notice that requires the person to give the Department a statement about a matter that might affect the person's qualification for the card.

Note: For 'holder of a seniors health card' see section 6A.

  "(2) A notice under subsection (1):

  (a) must be in writing; and

  (b) may be given personally or by post; and

  (c) must specify how the statement is to be given to the Department; and

     (d) must specify the period within which the person is to give the statement to the Department; and

     (e) must specify that the notice is a recipient statement notice given under this Act.

"(3) The period specified under paragraph (2)(d) must end at least 14 days after the day on which the notice is given.

"(4) A statement given in response to a notice under subsection (1) must be in writing and in accordance with a form approved by the Secretary.

"(5) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with a notice under subsection (1) to the extent that the person is capable of complying with the notice.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.

   Note: Subsections 4B(2) and (3) of the Crimes Act 1914 allow a court to impose an appropriate fine instead of, or in addition to, a term of imprisonment.

  "(6) This section extends to:

    (a) acts, omissions, matters and things outside Australia whether or not in a foreign country; and

  (b) all persons irrespective of their nationality or citizenship.

"Division 5—Continuation, variation and termination

Continuing effect of determination

"1061ZM. A determination that a person is entitled to a seniors health card continues in effect until:

    (a) the person ceases to be entitled to the card under section 1061ZN or 1061ZO; or

    (b) a further determination under section 1061ZQ or 1061ZR has taken effect.

Person ceases to be entitled to card automatically—recipient complying with section 1061ZK notification obligations

  "1061ZN. If:

    (a) a person who is the holder of a seniors health card is given a notice under section 1061ZK; and

    (b) the notice requires the person to inform the Department of the occurrence of an event or change in circumstances with a specified period (the 'notification period'); and

  (c) the event or change in circumstances occurs; and

     (d) the person informs the Department of the occurrence of the event or change in circumstances within the notification period in accordance with the notice; and

     (e) because