Health Ombudsman Act 2013
sec.152Minister may direct health ombudsman to conduct inquiry
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sec.152 Minister may direct health ombudsman to conduct inquiry
The Minister may, by notice, direct the health ombudsman to conduct an inquiry into a stated matter relating to the provision of health services. The direction may include— terms of reference for the inquiry; and a person to be appointed as an inquiry member for the inquiry; and a stated reasonable period within which the inquiry must be completed. The health ombudsman must comply with the request. The Minister may change the terms of reference at any time before the inquiry is completed. (sec.152-ssec.1) The Minister may, by notice, direct the health ombudsman to conduct an inquiry into a stated matter relating to the provision of health services. (sec.152-ssec.2) The direction may include— terms of reference for the inquiry; and a person to be appointed as an inquiry member for the inquiry; and a stated reasonable period within which the inquiry must be completed. (sec.152-ssec.3) The health ombudsman must comply with the request. (sec.152-ssec.4) The Minister may change the terms of reference at any time before the inquiry is completed.
- (a) terms of reference for the inquiry; and
- (b) a person to be appointed as an inquiry member for the inquiry; and
- (c) a stated reasonable period within which the inquiry must be completed.