Mental Health Act 2016
sec.726Frivolous or vexatious application
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sec.726 Frivolous or vexatious application
If the application is made by the person who is the subject of the proceeding or an interested person for the person, the president may dismiss the application if the president is satisfied the application is frivolous or vexatious. The president may dismiss an application under this section without a hearing. (sec.726-ssec.1) If the application is made by the person who is the subject of the proceeding or an interested person for the person, the president may dismiss the application if the president is satisfied the application is frivolous or vexatious. (sec.726-ssec.2) The president may dismiss an application under this section without a hearing.