Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Health Records Act 2001 - SECT 65

Referral to Tribunal

65. Referral to Tribunal



(1) The complainant or the respondent, by written notice within 60 days after
receiving notice of a ruling under section 64(2), may require the Health
Services Commissioner to refer the complaint to the Tribunal for hearing under
Division 6.

(2) If the respondent fails-

   (a)  to comply with a ruling; or

   (b)  to report to the Health Services Commissioner as required by section
        64(7)-

the complainant, by written notice within 30 days after receipt of a notice
under section 64(8), may require the Health Services Commissioner to refer the
complaint to the Tribunal for hearing under Division 6.

(3) The Health Services Commissioner-

   (a)  must comply with a notice under subsection (1) or (2); and

   (b)  must provide to the Tribunal a copy of all documents that were
        considered by the Health Services Commissioner in the investigation of
        the complaint.