Health Services Act 2016

Before an inquiry is conducted, the Department CEO must —

inform the Minister in writing of the Department CEO’s intention to do so; and

state in writing the terms of reference of the inquiry; and

if the inquiry is to be conducted by someone other than the Department CEO, state in writing which (if any) of the powers set out in section 187 the inquirer is to have for the purposes of the inquiry.

The Department CEO may at any time, in writing —

amend the terms of reference of an inquiry; or

amend the statement of powers required by subsection (1)(c).

If the Department CEO does either of the things mentioned in subsection (2), the Department CEO must inform the Minister in writing what the Department CEO has done.