Health Ombudsman Act 2013
sec.154Procedure
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sec.154 Procedure
When conducting an inquiry, an inquiry member— must observe natural justice; and must act as quickly, and with as little formality and technicality, as is consistent with a fair and proper consideration of the issues; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and may inform himself or herself in any way he or she considers appropriate, including by holding hearings; and may decide the procedures to be followed for the inquiry. However, an inquiry member must comply with this part and any procedural rules prescribed under a regulation. (sec.154-ssec.1) When conducting an inquiry, an inquiry member— must observe natural justice; and must act as quickly, and with as little formality and technicality, as is consistent with a fair and proper consideration of the issues; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and may inform himself or herself in any way he or she considers appropriate, including by holding hearings; and may decide the procedures to be followed for the inquiry. (sec.154-ssec.2) However, an inquiry member must comply with this part and any procedural rules prescribed under a regulation.
- (a) must observe natural justice; and
- (b) must act as quickly, and with as little formality and technicality, as is consistent with a fair and proper consideration of the issues; and
- (c) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
- (d) may inform himself or herself in any way he or she considers appropriate, including by holding hearings; and
- (e) may decide the procedures to be followed for the inquiry.