Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsA care recipient must not be required to pay an * accommodation bond:
(a) before the end of such period as is specified in the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Principles; or
(b) if no period is specified--before the end of 6 months;
after * entry to the residential care service or flexible care service.
Note: However, under sections 57 - 18 and 57 - 20, amounts representing income derived and retention amounts are payable from the date a care recipient * enters a residential care service or a flexible care service.