Health Ombudsman Act 2013
sec.141Conciliator to notify the health ombudsman of public interest issues
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sec.141 Conciliator to notify the health ombudsman of public interest issues
If, after conciliation starts, the conciliator identifies an issue that the conciliator considers involves the public interest, the conciliator must inform the health ombudsman of the issue as soon as is practicable. Without limiting the issues to which subsection (1) may apply, it is an issue involving the public interest if a ground exists for a National Board to take health, conduct or performance action against a registered health practitioner. (sec.141-ssec.1) If, after conciliation starts, the conciliator identifies an issue that the conciliator considers involves the public interest, the conciliator must inform the health ombudsman of the issue as soon as is practicable. (sec.141-ssec.2) Without limiting the issues to which subsection (1) may apply, it is an issue involving the public interest if a ground exists for a National Board to take health, conduct or performance action against a registered health practitioner.