Public Health Act 1997
124Investigations
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124 Investigations (1) Subject to subsection (4), the chief health officer may hold an investigation in respect of— (a) any matter concerning public health; or (b) the administration of this Act. (2) The chief health officer must hold an investigation under subsection (1) if directed to do so by the Minister. (3) The Minister must present a copy of a direction under subsection (2) to the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after the day it is made. (4) The chief health officer must not hold an investigation under subsection (1) in relation to a matter that is capable of forming the subject of an environmental impact assessment or inquiry under the Planning Act 2023, part 6.3 (Environmental impact assessment).