8Independent counsellor’s report

8 Independent counsellor’s report

8 Independent counsellor’s report

For the Act, section 4(1), definition of qualified counsellor, to exercise the functions of a counsellor under the Act, section 17, a person must—

(a) meet the requirements of section 6 or 7, and

(b) have specialised knowledge, based on the person’s training, study or experience, that enables the person to give opinion evidence about the matters referred to in the Act, section 17.

Note—

See also the Evidence Act 1995, section 79.