HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS ACT 1993 - SECT 98 Offence: intimidation or bribery of complainants
HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS ACT 1993 - SECT 98
Offence: intimidation or bribery of complainants98 Offence: intimidation or bribery of complainants
(1) A person who, by threat, intimidation or inducement, persuades or attempts to persuade another person--(a) not to make a complaint to the Commission or a professional council or not to continue with a complaint made to the Commission or a professional council, or(b) not to have discussions with, or take part in proceedings before, the Commission or a professional council concerning a complaint or a matter that could become the subject of a complaint,is guilty of an offence.
(2) A person who refuses to employ or dismisses another person, subjects another person to any detriment, or harasses another person, because the other person--(a) intends to make a complaint, has made a complaint, or has had a complaint made on his or her behalf or otherwise concerning him or her, to the Commission or a professional council, or(b) intends to take part, is taking part, or has taken part in any discussions with, or proceedings before, the Commission or a professional council concerning a complaint or a matter which could become the subject of a complaint,is guilty of an offence.
: Maximum penalty--200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.