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79 Representation

(1) A person may be accompanied or represented by another person in relation to any process under this Act.

(2) If the Commissioner so authorises, a person may be represented by an Australian legal practitioner in relation to any process under this Act.

(3) A person may be represented by an Australian legal practitioner when the person is—

(a) giving evidence to the Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner; or

(b) producing documents to the Commissioner or an Assistant Commissioner under an investigation hearing notice.

Section 79 - Health Complaints Act 2016 - Representation | Zoe