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Mental Health Act 2015
209Appointment of official visitors—additional suitability
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209 Appointment of official visitors—additional suitability requirement A person must not be appointed as an official visitor for a visitable place unless the person— (a) is a legal practitioner who has not less than 5 years practising experience; or (b) is a medical practitioner; or (c) has been nominated by a body representing consumers of mental health services; or (d) has experience and skill in the care of persons with a mental disorder or mental illness.