Liquor Act 2010
182Action after investigating complaint
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182 Action after investigating complaint (1) After investigating a complaint against a licensee or commercial permit-holder, the commissioner must— (a) if satisfied on reasonable grounds that a ground for occupational discipline exists in relation to the complaint— (i) apply to the ACAT for an occupational discipline order in relation to the licensee or commercial permit-holder; and (ii) tell the complainant, in writing, that the application has been made; or (b) if not satisfied that a ground for occupational discipline exists in relation to the complaint— (i) tell the complainant, in writing, that the commissioner will not take further action on the complaint; and (ii) not take further action on the complaint. (2) Subsection (1) (b) (ii) does not prevent the commissioner from taking further action in relation to a complaint if the commissioner becomes satisfied that a ground for occupational discipline exists in relation to the complaint. Note The commissioner need not notify the complainant under s (1) if the complainant has withdrawn the complaint (see s 178).