the Authority may carry out one investigation in relation to those requests.

8 Subsection 196E(1)

9 Subsections 196E(2) and (3)

(2) A request made under subsection (1) must:

(a)

be in a form approved by the Authority; and

(b)

be lodged at the office of the Authority.

(3) If the request is a request for a review made under paragraph (1)(e) or (f), the request must also:

(a)

state the grounds on which the review is sought; and

(b)

identify any information relied on to support those grounds.

10 Application

(3) An application for travelling expenses in connection with travel referred to in subsection 110(1) or (2) must be made:

(a)

within 3 months after the completion of that travel; or

(b)

if the Commission thinks that there are exceptional circumstances that justify extending that period—such further period as the Commission allows.

12 Application

53NA No liability of financial institution for certain payments to pensioner
(1) This section applies if:

(a)

after the partner died, an amount (the partner's amount ) of pension or social security pension to which the partner would have been entitled if the partner had not died is paid into an account with a financial institution; and

(b)

the institution pays to the pensioner, out of that account, an amount that is not more than the partner's amount.

(2) The financial institution is not liable to any action, claim or demand in respect of the payment to the pensioner.
(3) Subsection (2) has effect despite any other law.

(1A) The Board may, for the purposes of a particular review, be constituted by:

(a)

the Principal Member; and

(b)

a Senior Member; and

(c)

a Services Member.

15 At the end of Division 3 of Part IX

(1) If, after the making of a decision by the Board, the Board is satisfied that there is an obvious error in the text of the decision or in a written statement of reasons for the decision, the Board may direct a registrar or a deputy registrar to alter the text of the decision or statement in accordance with the directions of the Board.
(2) If the text of a decision or statement is so altered, the altered text is taken to be the decision of the Board or the statement of reasons for the decision, as the case may be.
(3) Examples of obvious errors in the text of a decision or statement of reasons are where:

(a)

there is an obvious clerical or typographical error in the text of the decision or statement of reasons; or

(b)

there is an inconsistency between the decision and the statement of reasons.

(4) The powers of the Board under this section may be exercised by the Principal Member or by the member who presided in respect of the review to which the decision relates.
16 Subsection 166(1A)

18 Subsection 213(4)

(4) The persons to whom a power under this Act may be delegated under subsection (1) are any of the following:

(a)

a commissioner or an acting commissioner;

(b)

an APS employee;

(c)

a public authority established by a law of the Commonwealth;

(d)

an officer or employee of a public authority referred to in paragraph (c);

(e)

a person who performs services on behalf of the Commission under a contract made between the person and:

(i)

the Commission; or

(ii)

the Commonwealth;

(f)

an employee of a person referred to in paragraph (e).

19 Subsection 214(1)

20 At the end of section 214

(4) The persons to whom a power under this Act may be delegated under subsection (1) are any of the following:

(a)

an APS employee;

(b)

a public authority established by a law of the Commonwealth;

(c)

an officer or employee of a public authority referred to in paragraph (b);

(d)

a person who performs services on behalf of the Department under a contract made between the person and the Commonwealth;

(e)

an employee of a person referred to in paragraph (d).

21 Saving

; and (d) assistance or benefits granted under section 106 that are of a similar nature to pensions referred to in paragraph (a), to services referred to in paragraph (b) or to allowances or benefits referred to in paragraph (c).

Part 8—Amendments relating to the divestment of hospitals and other institutions
23 Paragraph 84(1)(a)

24 Paragraph 84(1)(b)

25 Subsection 84(6)

26 Paragraph 85(9)(c)

27 Paragraph 85(9)(c)

28 Paragraph 86(5)(a)

29 Paragraph 86(5)(a)

30 Sections 87 and 88

31 Subsections 89(3) to (9)

32 Paragraph 90(1)(a)

33 Section 204

Part 9—Amendments relating to provision of medical or other treatment
34 Subsections 84(2) and (2A)

(2) Subject to subsection (3), the Commission is not taken to have arranged for the provision of treatment for a person unless:

(a)

the treatment was provided in accordance with arrangements made by the Commission under this Part; or

(b)

the treatment was provided in the circumstances in which, and in accordance with the conditions subject to which, the treatment may be provided under this Part; or

(c)

the Commission approved the provision of the treatment before the treatment was given, or began to be given, as the case may be.

35 After subsection 90(1)

(1A) The Treatment Principles may also include provisions dealing with the following matters in relation to treatment to be provided to an eligible person:

(a)

whether approval by the Commission of the treatment is required;

(b)

if approval by the Commission of the treatment is required—the exercise of the Commission's power to approve the treatment, whether before or after the treatment is given or begins to be given;

(c)

where the treatment may be provided.

36 Subsection 99(3)

(3) A funeral benefit is not to be granted under subsection (1) in respect of a veteran because the veteran died in circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1)(e) unless the provision of the treatment was arranged by the Commission and, in the circumstances mentioned in subparagraph (1)(e)(i) or (iii), the admission of the person to the institution, or the discharge of the person from the institution, as the case may be, was in accordance with arrangements made by the Commission under Part V.
37 At the end of subparagraphs 99(4)(b)(i) and (ii)

38 Subparagraph 99(4)(b)(iii)

(iii)

the Commission arranged for the provision of the treatment; and

Part 10—Amendments relating to compensation measures in connection with the implementation of A New Tax System
39 Section 45UF (cell at table item 2, column headed "the person's annual pension rate is:")

40 Subsection 45UH(1) (cell at table item 1, column headed "the person's annual notional single pension rate is:")

41 Subsection 45UH(1) (cell at table item 2, column headed "the person's annual notional single pension rate is:")

42 Subsection 45UH(3) (definition of maximum basic rate)

maximum basic rate is the sum of the amounts worked out under steps 2 and 2A of method statement 2 in subpoint SCH6-A1(3), ascertained as at the date of grant of the designated pension.

43 Subsection 45UI(1) (cell at table item 1, column headed "the person's annual notional partnered pension rate is:")

44 Subsection 45UI(1) (cell at table item 2, column headed "the person's annual notional partnered pension rate is:")

45 Subsection 45UI(3) (definition of maximum basic rate)

maximum basic rate is the sum of the amounts worked out under steps 2 and 2A of method statement 2 in subpoint SCH6-A1(3), ascertained as at the date of grant of the designated pension.

46 Paragraphs 49J(4)(a) and (b)

(a)

if the person was a member of a couple at any time during the 3 years immediately before the operative day—the sum of:

(i)

an amount equal to twice the amount that was, on the operative day, the maximum basic rate for a partnered person under point SCH6-B1; and

(ii)

an amount equal to twice the pension supplement under Module BA in Schedule 6; or

(b)

otherwise—the sum of:

(i)

the amount that was, on the operative day, the maximum basic rate for a person who is not a member of a couple under point SCH6-B1; and

(ii)

the pension supplement under Module BA in Schedule 6.

47 Paragraph 53M(4)(b)

(b)

in respect of a partner who was permanently blind—the sum of:

(i)

the maximum basic rate under point SCH6-B1; and

(ii)

the pension supplement under Module BA in Schedule 6.

47A Paragraph 59Q(7)(b) (formula)

48 Subsection 59Q(7) (definition of MBR (maximum basic rate))

MBR (maximum basic rate) means the sum of:

(a)

the amount specified in column 3 of item 1 in Table B in point SCH6-B1; and

(b)

the pension supplement calculated in accordance with Module BA of Schedule 6.

49 Paragraphs 170A(3)(a) and (b)

50 Paragraphs 196ZN(2)(a) and (b)

51 Schedule 6 (after paragraph 1(1)(a))

(aa)

add the pension supplement;

1 Subsection 4(1) (definition of agreement)

2 Subsection 4(1) (definition of Corporation advance)

Corporation advance has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

3 Subsection 4(1)

credit provider means:

(a)

the Bank; or

(b)

any other credit provider (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988 ) that is the party to an agreement (within the meaning of this Act).

4 Subsection 4(1) (definition of guarantor)

5 Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (h) of the definition of holding)

6 Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of mortgage)

7 Subsection 4(1) (definition of mortgagor)

8 Subsection 4(1) (definition of other portfolio agreement)

other portfolio agreement has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

9 Subsection 4(1) (definition of portfolio asset)

portfolio asset has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

10 Subsection 4(1) (definition of portfolio contract of sale)

portfolio contract of sale has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

11 Subsection 4(1) (definition of portfolio mortgage)

portfolio mortgage has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

12 Subsection 4(1) (definition of portfolio supplementary agreement)

portfolio supplementary agreement has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

13 Subsection 4(1) (definition of specified portfolio asset)

specified portfolio asset has the same meaning as in the Bank agreement.

14 Subsection 4(1) (definition of subsidised advance)

subsidised advance means:

(a)

an advance made by a credit provider in accordance with a certificate of entitlement; or

(b)

an initial advance that the Bank is taken to have made under section 37.

15 Subsection 4(1) (definition of subsidised advance loan account)

subsidised advance loan account means:

(a)

an account established by the Bank for the purpose of administering a specified portfolio asset; or

(b)

an account established by any credit provider for the purpose of administering a subsidised advance.

16 Subsection 4(1) (definition of subsidy)

subsidy means a subsidy payable under Part IV by the Commonwealth to a credit provider, being an amount calculated and payable in the manner provided in the agreement.

17 Subsection 4(1) (paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of supplementary agreement)

(a)

amends the Bank agreement; and

(b)

is expressed to be a supplementary agreement to the Bank agreement;

18 Subsection 4(1) (definition of the Bank)

19 Subsection 4(1)

the agreement means whichever of the following agreements or arrangements is applicable in the circumstances:

(a)

the Bank agreement;

(b)

an agreement or arrangement in force between the Commonwealth and a credit provider other than the Bank for the provision by the credit provider of subsidised advances or other benefits under this Act.

20 Subsection 4(1)

the Bank agreement means the agreement made between the Commonwealth and the Bank on 9 November 1988, a copy of which is set out in Schedule 1, as varied or affected by a supplementary agreement or otherwise, and as in force from time to time.

21 Subsection 4(9)

22 Section 4B

Note: The heading to section 4B is replaced by the heading " Approval of Bank agreement ".

23 Sections 6B and 6C

24 Paragraphs 15(1)(b), (c) and (d)

25 Subsection 17(1)

26 Subsection 17(1)

27 Subsections 18(1), (2) and (3), 20(1) and (2) and 21(1)

28 Section 21A

29 Paragraph 21A(d)

30 Paragraph 22(1A)(c)

31 Paragraph 22(2)(a)

32 Paragraph 22(7)(a)

33 Subsection 23(1)

34 Subsections 23(3) and (4)

35 Subsection 23A(1)

36 Paragraph 23A(2)(b)

37 Subsection 23B(1)

38 Paragraphs 23B(1)(k), (l), (m) and (n)

39 Subparagraph 23B(2)(a)(i)

(i)

the fact that the relevant credit provider and the Commonwealth have entered into an agreement or arrangement for the provision by the credit provider of subsidised advances or other benefits under this Act; and

40 Subparagraphs 23B(2)(a)(ii) and (iv) and (b)(i)

41 Paragraph 23E(d)

42 Subsections 23F(2) and (3)

43 Section 23G

44 Subsection 24(1)

45 Subsection 24(2)

46 Subsection 25(1)

47 Subparagraph 26(2)(b)(iii)

48 Paragraph 26(2A)(c)

49 Subsection 26(2C)

50 Subsection 26(3)

51 Paragraph 26(5)(a)

52 Section 27

Note: The heading to section 27 is altered by inserting " Bank " before " agreement ".

53 Subsections 27A(4) and (6)

54 Section 28

If an agreement permits the Commonwealth to defer payments of subsidy to the credit provider, the Minister may, by written notice given to the credit provider, defer payments of the subsidy in accordance with the agreement.
55 Paragraph 29(3)(a)

56 Paragraph 29(5)(a)

57 Subsection 29(5)

58 Subsection 29(6)

59 Subsection 29(6)

60 Sections 31 to 33

61 Subsection 34(1)

62 Paragraph 34(2)(a)

63 Section 35

64 Section 35AAA

65 Subsections 35A(1) and (2)

66 Subsection 35A(4)

Note: The heading to section 35A is altered by inserting " Bank ", before " agreement ".

67 Subsection 35AA(2)

68 Subsection 36(1)

69 Subparagraph 38E(1)(b)(iv)

70 Section 41

71 Paragraph 41(b)

(b)

payments under subclause 4.7 of the Bank agreement or under the corresponding provision of any other agreement.

72 Subsections 43(7) and 44(1) and (3)

73 Subsections 45(1), (2), (3) and (4)

Note: The heading to section 45 is altered by inserting " Bank " before " agreement ".

74 Paragraph 45A(1)(b)

75 Subsection 45B(1)

76 After subsection 45B(1)

(1A) If an agreement between the Commonwealth and a credit provider other than the Bank requires any information in the possession of the Commonwealth to be disclosed or provided to the credit provider, the Commonwealth must give the information to the credit provider.
77 Subsection 45B(2)

78 At the end of section 45B

(3) If an agreement between the Commonwealth and a credit provider other than the Bank requires any information in the possession of the credit provider to be disclosed or provided to the Commonwealth, the credit provider must give the information to the Commonwealth.