Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

LIQUOR ACT 1975 - SECT 83

    (1)     After investigating a complaint against a licensee, the commissioner must—

        (a)     if satisfied on reasonable grounds that a ground for occupational discipline exists in relation to the complaint—

              (i)     apply to the ACAT for an occupational discipline order in relation to the licensee; and

              (ii)     tell the complainant in writing that the application has been made; or

        (b)     if not satisfied that a ground for occupational discipline exists in relation to the complaint—

              (i)     tell the complainant in writing that the commissioner will not take further action on the complaint; and

              (ii)     not take further action on the complaint.

    (2)     Subsection (1) (b) (ii) does not prevent the commissioner from taking further action in relation to a complaint if the commissioner becomes satisfied that a ground for occupational discipline exists in relation to the complaint.

Note     The commissioner need not notify the complainant under s (1) if the complainant has withdrawn the complaint (see s 79).