Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) A person may, in writing, complain to the Board about the professional conduct of a teacher or authorised person.
(2) The Board may dismiss the complaint without taking further action if the Board considers that:
(a) the complaint is frivolous or vexatious; or
(b) the complaint does not relate to the professional conduct of the teacher or authorised person; or
(c) it would be more appropriate for the complaint to be dealt with by another person.
(3) The Board may do anything to inform itself in order to decide whether or not the complaint is frivolous or vexatious or relates to the professional conduct of the teacher or authorised person, or whether it would be more appropriate for the complaint to be dealt with by another person.
(4) If the Board dismisses the complaint under subsection (2), the Board must give the teacher or authorised person notice of the complaint, including:
(a) the details of the complaint; and
(b) the Board's decision to dismiss the complaint.
(4A) In addition, if the complainant's identity is known, the Board must give the complainant notice that the Board has dismissed the complaint.
(5) If the Board does not dismiss the complaint, the Board must give the employer of the teacher or authorised person notice of the complaint, including:
(a) the details of the complaint; and
(b) the Board's decision not to dismiss the complaint.
Note for subsection (5)
If the Board does not dismiss the complaint, under section 50(3) the Board must hold a preliminary investigation or inquiry and make a decision under section 58 or 64 (as appropriate).
(6) Despite subsection (5), the Board is only required to give notice to the employer if the employer is identifiable from the details of the complaint, or otherwise known to the Board.