The Health Complaints Commissioner operates under a range of legislation. The following Acts set out the Health Complaints Commissioner's functions, powers, and the types of matters that can be investigated.
Legislation
Health Complaints Act 1995 (Tas)
This Act sets out the role of the Health Complaints Commissioner Tasmania and how people can make a complaint.
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 (Qld)
This Act sets out a national registration and accreditation scheme for the regulation of health practitioners.
Health Practitioners Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010
This Act regulates health professionals in Tasmania and applies the Health Practitioners Regulation National Law Act 2009 (Qld).
Health Practitioners Tribunal Act 2010 (Tas)
This Act establishes the Health Practitioners Tribunal, which hears and decides matters involving health practitioners in Tasmania.
Medical Radiation Science Professionals Registration Act 2000 (Tas)
This Act provides for the registration and regulation of medical radiation science professionals, such as radiographers.