Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH COMPLAINTS ACT 1993 (NO. 96 OF 1993) - SECT 3

3. The objects of this Act are—

        (a)     to provide an independent, fair and accessible mechanism for the resolution of complaints between users and providers of health services;

        (b)     to improve the provision of health services and enable users and providers to contribute to the review and improvement of the provision of health services;

        (c)     to promote the rights of users of health services; and

        (d)     to encourage an awareness of the rights and responsibilities of users and providers of health services;

and this Act shall be construed and administered accordingly.