Health and Disability Services (Complaints) Amendment Bill 2021
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 9 August 2022general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Health and Disability Services (Complaints) Amendment Bill 2021, focusing on its impact on parliamentary sovereignty. The committee identified concerns regarding the commencement clause, delegation of power to prescribe offences via regulations, and the absence of a review clause. It recommends amendments to address these issues.
Impact
The Bill affects unregistered health practitioners, students, and volunteers in the health sector. The recommendations aim to ensure parliamentary oversight and protect individual rights.
healthpublic_sectorparliamentary sovereigntydelegated legislationreview clausehealth care workerscode of conductprohibition ordersprescribed offencesHealth and Disability Services Actregulationslaw-making powers
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