Public Health Act 1997

The chief health officer must prepare a written report every 2 years about public health indicators in the Territory in respect of the following matters:

trends and indicators in health status;

potential public health risks;

morbidity and mortality;

notifiable conditions;

health promotion activities;

harm minimisation activities;

access and equity indicators relevant to health;

social indicators relevant to health;

health services performance against minimum standards of care;

intersectoral activities relevant to health;

any other matter considered appropriate by the chief health officer.

A report must be given to the Minister within 3 months after it is prepared.

The Minister must present a report to the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after the day the Minister receives it.