Cancer Institute (NSW)

Cancer Institute (NSW) Act 2003 No 14

An Act relating to the constitution, objectives and functions of the Cancer Institute (NSW); to provide for the registration of the New South Wales Cancer Council as a company limited by guarantee and for the repeal of the New South Wales Cancer Council Act 1995; and for other purposes.

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Name of Act This Act is the Cancer Institute (NSW) Act 2003.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day or days to be appointed by proclamation.

3 Definitions (1) In this Act: Board means the Board of the Cancer Institute established under section 7. cancer control includes any cancer-related activity in the field of human health such as research, the practical application of research, innovation, treatment and care (including palliative care, supportive care and complementary health therapies), prevention, screening, diagnosis, provision of information, training and education. Cancer Institute means the Cancer Institute (NSW) constituted by this Act. Chief Cancer Officer means the Chief Cancer Officer appointed under section 10. exercise a function includes perform a duty. function includes a power, authority or duty. public health organisation and public health system have the same meanings as in the Health Services Act 1997. Secretary means the Secretary of the Ministry of Health. (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.

Part 2 Cancer Institute (NSW)

4 Constitution of Cancer Institute (1) There is constituted by this Act a corporation with the corporate name of the Cancer Institute (NSW). (2) The Cancer Institute is not and does not represent the Crown.

5 Objectives of Cancer Institute The objectives of the Cancer Institute are as follows: (a) to increase the survival rate for cancer patients, (b) to reduce the incidence of cancer in the community, (c) to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their carers, (d) to operate as a source of expertise on cancer control for the government, health service providers, medical researchers and the general community.