National Health Act 1953
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The National Health Act 1953 (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of Australia, which administers pharmaceutical, sickness and hospital benefits, alongside medical and dental services. The Act was passed in 1953 in the Fifth Menzies Ministry, under the second Menzies Government, with its "chief architect" being the then Minister for Health, Earle Page.[1]
CitationNo. 95 of 1953 or No. 95, 1953 as amended
Territorial extentStates and territories of Australia
Royal assent18 December 1953
| National Health Act 1953 | |
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| Parliament of Australia | |
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| Citation | No. 95 of 1953 or No. 95, 1953 as amended |
| Territorial extent | States and territories of Australia |
| Royal assent | 18 December 1953 |
| Status: In force | |
As of 2014[update] provisions in the Act relating to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme are still part of Australian law.[2]
