Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2023 (NO 3) (NO. 57 OF 2023) - SECT 25

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51B     Referral of advocacy matters—vulnerable people

    (1)     The disability and community services commissioner may, at any time, refer a vulnerable person complaint, or a matter that forms part of the complaint, to the public advocate for advocacy if satisfied it is appropriate.

    (2)     The disability and community services commissioner may continue to consider a complaint that has been referred, or part of which has been referred, for advocacy.