Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018

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What is one of the functions of the Commission in relation to complaints about unregistered disability workers?

To conciliate complaints only if referred by the Board

To receive, assess, and deal with complaints and notifications (correct)

To provide professional indemnity insurance to disability workers

To investigate complaints without the Minister's referral

What is an example of a function conferred on the Commission by the Minister?

Conducting research into improving disability services

Inquiring into or investigating matters referred by the Minister (correct)

Providing advice to the Minister about complaint trends

Implementing efficient procedures for receiving complaints

What is a purpose of the Commission's complaint handling standards?

To monitor trends in complaints and notifications

To educate the public about disability workers' conduct

To ensure disability workers meet their obligations (correct)

To provide professional indemnity insurance to disability workers

What is an example of the Commission's duty of care to the public?

Educating the public about disability workers' conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of report that the Commission provides to the Minister?

Investigation reports on matters referred by the Minister Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of the Commission in relation to disability workers?

Supporting research into improving disability workers' practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame within which the Commission must make a decision on a notification?

60 days after receiving a notification Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the Commission decides that the notification relates to a registered disability worker?

The notification is referred to the Board Signup and view all the answers

Can the Commission refer a notification to the Board if it relates to an unregistered disability worker who was registered at the time of the relevant conduct?

Yes, the Commission may refer the notification to the Board Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Board in relation to notifications?

To refer all notifications to the Commission for initial consideration Signup and view all the answers

Who must the Board refer all notifications to?

The Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration of the Commission in relation to a notification?

Whether the worker is registered or unregistered Signup and view all the answers

Under which section can the Commissioner be removed from office?

Section 31 Signup and view all the answers

What is a valid reason for the removal of the Commissioner from office?

Neglect of duties Signup and view all the answers

Does a defect in the appointment of the Commissioner affect the validity of their decisions?

No, it does not affect the validity of their decisions Signup and view all the answers

Who can be employed to assist the Commissioner or the Commission?

Any persons necessary to assist the Commissioner or the Commission Signup and view all the answers

Can the Commissioner engage a person with suitable qualifications or experience to assist in the exercise of a power or performance of a duty or function?

Yes, with suitable qualifications or experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Governor in Council in the removal of the Commissioner from office?

They make the final decision to remove the Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018

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