Section 9
Matters to be considered before approval to establish or maintain is granted
of Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998
In deciding whether or not to grant approval to establish or maintain a private healthcare facility or service other than a private
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medical clinic or a private dental clinic, the Director General shall consider the following matters:
(a)
the nature of the healthcare facility or service to be provided;
(b)
the extent to which the healthcare facilities or services are already available in an area;
(c)
the need for the healthcare facility or service in an area;
(d)
the future need for the healthcare facility or service in an area; or
(e)
any other matter which in his opinion is relevant.