115Referral to another entity

115 Referral to another entity (1) This section applies in relation to a concern raised under section 110 (Registration review after concern raised) if— (a) the registrar considers that the act, service or conduct to which a concern relates is a matter that could— (i) have been complained about to another entity; and (ii) be dealt with more conveniently or effectively by the other entity; and

Carrying out registration review Division 4.4.3 (b) the registrar considers it would be appropriate for the concern to be referred to the other entity; and (c) the registrar has consulted the other entity about the referral. Examples—other entities • the commissioner for fair trading • the human rights commission (2) The registrar may— (a) decide not to deal with, or further deal with, the concern; and (b) if paragraph (a) applies—must refer the concern, together with any relevant documents or information in its possession or control, to the other entity. (3) The registrar must tell the person who raised the concern, in writing, about the referral. (4) If the registrar refers the concern to another entity, the registrar may ask the other entity to give the registrar a written report about— (a) the results of the entity’s investigation; and (b) any action taken, or proposed to be taken, in relation to the (5) The registrar may refer a matter to the chief police officer if the registrar suspects on reasonable grounds that it relates to a criminal offence.