Health Insurance Act 1973

The Chairperson of the Committee must convene the first meeting of the Committee within 14 days after the appointment of the Committee members.

If the appointment of a Committee member is challenged under section 96, the 14 day period is taken to commence from:

if a new Committee member is appointed under subsection 96(3) as a result of the challenge—on the day of the last such appointment under that subsection; or

otherwise—on the day on which the Director makes his or her latest decision on any such challenge relating to the Committee.

The Chairperson must convene such other meetings of the Committee as are necessary for the efficient conduct of its affairs.

A failure to convene the first meeting of the Committee within the 14 day period does not render invalid anything done by the Committee.