New South Wales Consolidated Acts

HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT 2002 - SECT 52

52 Tribunal may dismiss frivolous etc complaints

(1) If, at any stage of an inquiry into a complaint, the Tribunal is satisfied that the complaint is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance, or that for any other reason the complaint should not be dealt with, it may dismiss the complaint.

(2) The Tribunal may dismiss a complaint if satisfied that the person does not wish to proceed with the complaint.

(3) If the Tribunal dismisses a complaint under this section, it may order the complainant to pay the costs of the inquiry.