Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT 2004 - SECT 84

    (1)     This section applies if a report is made under this Act to a health profession board about a registered health professional.

Note     The requirements for a report are set out in s 81.

    (2)     The health profession board must, in writing, tell the registered health professional—

        (a)     that a report has been made about the health professional; and

        (b)     that the report is to be considered by the board; and

        (c)     what the report is about in general terms; and

        (d)     unless section 128 (Nondisclosure of reports) prevents the disclosure—the name of the person making the report; and

        (e)     that the health professional may make written representations in relation to the report within a stated maximum period after receiving notice of the report.

Note     Section 128 prevents the disclosure of a report if there is reason to believe the disclosure would put someone's health or safety at risk, cause someone to receive a lowered standard of health service or prejudice the management of the report or its consideration.

    (3)     The maximum period under subsection (2) (e) must not be less than 1 month.