LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 147A Investigation of complaints by Commissioner
This legislation has been repealed.
LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 147A
Investigation of complaints by Commissioner147A Investigation of complaints by Commissioner
(1) The Commissioner may conduct an investigation into a complaint instead of referring it to a Council for investigation, or may take over the investigation of a complaint from a Council, if the Commissioner considers it appropriate.
(1A) The Commissioner may, with the consent of a Council, refer a complaint to the Council after the Commissioner has completed an investigation into the complaint (including after proceedings with respect to the complaint have been instituted in the Tribunal by the Commissioner).
(2) A Council is to provide any assistance required by the Commissioner to conduct an investigation into a complaint (including copies of or access to all documents held by the Council that relate to the complaint or are required for the purpose of investigating the complaint).