Health Ombudsman Act 2013
sec.4Paramount guiding principle
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sec.4 Paramount guiding principle
The main principle for administering this Act is that the health and safety of the public are paramount. Without limiting subsection (1) , the health and safety of the public is the main consideration for— the health ombudsman, when deciding what relevant action to take to deal with a complaint or other matter; and the director of proceedings, when deciding whether to refer a matter to QCAT; and QCAT, when deciding a matter referred to it under this Act. (sec.4-ssec.1) The main principle for administering this Act is that the health and safety of the public are paramount. (sec.4-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the health and safety of the public is the main consideration for— the health ombudsman, when deciding what relevant action to take to deal with a complaint or other matter; and the director of proceedings, when deciding whether to refer a matter to QCAT; and QCAT, when deciding a matter referred to it under this Act.
- (a) the health ombudsman, when deciding what relevant action to take to deal with a complaint or other matter; and
- (b) the director of proceedings, when deciding whether to refer a matter to QCAT; and
- (c) QCAT, when deciding a matter referred to it under this Act.