Commonwealth Numbered Acts

CHILD CARE PAYMENTS ACT 1997 No. 195 of 1997 - SECT 22

(a) a person is given a notice under subsection 43(1) relating to the immunisation of a child under 7 in respect of whom the person has made a ^* prospective claim for child care assistance; or

(b) a person is given a notice under subsection 70(1) relating to the immunisation of a child under 7 in respect of whom the person is ^* receiving child care assistance;

(c) the child is ^* immunised; or

(d) both of the following have occurred:

(i) a ^* recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that he or she has discussed with the person the benefits and risks of immunising the child;

(ii) the person has declared in writing that he or she has a ^* conscientious objection to the child being immunised; or

(e) if the child is a ^* dependent child of another person, both of the following have occurred:

(i) a recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that he or she has discussed with the other person the benefits and risks of immunising the child;

(ii) the other person has declared in writing that he or she has a conscientious objection to the child being immunised; or

(f) a recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that the immunisation of the child would be medically contraindicated under the specifications set out in the ^* Australian Immunisation Handbook; or

(g) a recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that the vaccine for immunising the child is not, or will not be, available immediately before or during a session of care in respect of which a claim would otherwise be payable; or

(h) a registered medical practitioner has certified in writing that the child has recovered from the relevant disease, has developed a natural immunity and does not require immunisation.

Note 1: During the 28 days, the person may still be qualified to receive child care assistance.

Note 2: ^* Retrospective claims are dealt with differently--see section 23.