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Health Act 1956

Administration - Ministry of Health

5: Director-General of Health

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"The person in charge of New Zealand's health system, now removed from the law."

The Director-General of Health is a position that was part of the Ministry of Health. You can find more information about changes to this role in the Health Amendment Act 1993. This position was repealed, which means it was removed, on 1 July 1993.

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Part 1Administration
Ministry of Health

5Director-General of Health (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 5: repealed, on , by section 3(1)(b) of the Health Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 24).