Functions of independent reviewers
19 Functions of independent reviewers
The functions of a member of the panel of independent reviewers are—
to exercise any powers or carry out any functions delegated to him or her by VLA;
when appointed by the chairperson of the panel to do so, to review decisions of VLA or of an officer of VLA or of another independent reviewer with respect to—
refusal to provide legal assistance of the nature or to the extent applied for;
the conditions on which legal assistance will be provided;
the variation or termination of legal assistance;
S. 19(1)(b)(iv) amended by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 57.6).
the allocation of work amongst law practices;
to hear and determine any matter referred to him or her under section 30;
S. 19(1)(d) repealed by No. 93/1998 s. 10(2).
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S. 19(1A) inserted by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 57.7).
For the purposes of subsection (1), VLA is deemed to be a law practice.
An independent reviewer may, in the interest of justice, reconsider any decision that he or she has made and vary or reverse that decision if he or she considers it necessary.
S. 19A inserted by No. 10/1986 s. 11, amended by No. 48/1995 s. 10(k), repealed by No. 44/1997 s. 14.
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S. 20 amended by Nos 10/1986 ss 9(b), 14(2), 61/1989 s. 7, 48/1995 s. 10(k), repealed by No. 44/1997 s. 14.
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S. 21 amended by No. 10/1986 s. 9(b), repealed by No. 44/1997 s. 14.
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S. 22 amended by No. 10/1986 s. 9(b), repealed by No. 44/1997 s. 14.
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