18 Dec 2006
HEALTH ADVOCATES TRUST V THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES CONSUMER ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CROWN AND ORS HC AK CIV-2006-404-006066
- Citation
- openlaw-49173f8c_fc3c_42aa_9125_614a12c754eb.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The Director lawfully exercised statutory discretion under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 to award a single nationwide advocacy contract; the Act permits national or regional contracts; any limited duty to consult arose and was met by prior consultation and clear notice; there was no predetermination, no breach of natural justice, and the decision was not Wednesbury unreasonable.