Hon Cheryl Davenport asks about the status of renegotiations for Home and Community Care Agreements between WA and the Commonwealth, specifically regarding signing and expected changes. The Minister confirms renegotiations are complete but the agreement is unsigned, awaiting a response from the Commonwealth Minister.

AnsweredQoN 842Legislative Council
Asked
14 September 2000
Portfolio
Health

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842. Hon Cheryl Davenport to the Attorney General representing the Minister for Health:
(1) Have the ongoing renegotiations of Home and Community Care Agreements between the Federal Affairs Unit in the Premiers Department and Commonwealth Health officials been concluded?
(2) If yes, has the joint agreement been signed?
(3) If yes, what changes can the community care sector expect and will the Minister for Health table the agreement?
(4) If it has not been signed, when will that occur?

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Answered
15 November 2000
Response time
62 days
The Minister Replied:
1. The renegotiations between the HDWA Home and Community Care (HACC) Officials and the Department of Health and Aged Care Officials have been concluded.
2. No.
3. Not applicable.
4. It is anticipated that a response from the Commonwealth Minister will be received in the near future, after which the joint Amending Agreement will be signed.

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