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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).