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StatuteSocial Security Act 1991

Section 1159A — Social Security Act 1991: Person not qualified for some concession cards when in gaol or in psychiatric confinement following criminal charge

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(1) A person is not qualified under section 1061ZG or 1061ZO for a seniors health card or health care card on a day on which the person is: (a) in gaol; or (b) undergoing psychiatric confinement because the person has been charged with an offence. Note 1: For in gaol see subsection 23(5). Note 2: For psychiatric confinement see subsections 23(8) and (9). (2) This section has effect despite sections 1061ZG and 1061ZO.

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