This case has minimal precedential value as it was resolved by consent orders following the Commission's concession of error, but illustrates that a decision under s 27(1)(c) of the Health Care Complaints Act 1993 (NSW) to discontinue a complaint must be based on a correct understanding of whether formal proceedings are in fact underway before the relevant body.
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