Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ACT CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS) REGULATION 2009 (NO 2 OF 2009) - REG 43

    (1)     This section applies if, before the commencement day—

        (a)     an application or referral for a mental health order was made to the mental health tribunal under a territory law; and

        (b)     the tribunal had not started an inquiry into the application or referral.

    (2)     The application or referral is taken on and after the commencement day to be an application or referral to the ACAT for a mental health order under the territory law.

    (3)     An assessment ordered by the mental health tribunal under the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994 , division 4.2 is taken on and after the commencement day to be an assessment ordered by the ACAT under the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994 , division 4.2.

    (4)     Another order made by the mental health tribunal in relation to the application or referral is taken on and after the commencement day to be an order of the ACAT.