Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 1993 (NO. 96 OF 1993) - SECT 11

11. (1) The Minister may direct the Commissioner, in writing, to inquire into and report to the Minister on a specified matter relating to the provision of a health service.

(2) A direction under subsection (1) may specify—

        (a)     the time within which; and

        (b)     the manner in which;

the direction is to be complied with.

(3) The Minister may direct the Commissioner, in writing, to participate in a proceeding under the Health Professions Boards (Procedures) Act 1981 .

(4) The Commissioner shall comply with a direction under this section.

(5) Where a direction under subsection (3) is given, the Commissioner—

        (a)     is, by virtue of this paragraph, a party to the proceeding referred to in the direction; and

        (b)     subject to this and any other Act, may present such evidence and make such submissions as, in the view of the Commissioner, are likely to assist the Board in reaching a just decision.