Public Health Act 1997

Subject to subsection (4), the chief health officer may hold an investigation in respect of—

any matter concerning public health; or

the administration of this Act.

The chief health officer must hold an investigation under subsection (1) if directed to do so by the Minister.

The Minister must present a copy of a direction under subsection (2) to the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after the day it is made.

The chief health officer must not hold an investigation under subsection (1) in relation to a matter that is capable of forming the subject of an environmental impact assessment or inquiry under the Planning Act 2023, part 6.3 (Environmental impact assessment).