Find information on the Act and Code Review
The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is reviewing the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (the Act) and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code).
We sought feedback from the public on a consultation document between 31 April and 13 August 2024. Submissions are now closed.
On this site you can find everything you need to know about the review, including public consultation and next steps.
Find out more about the review and what it covers.
Read the consultation document
Available in standard format, accessible formats and te reo Māori.
Learn more about HDC, the Act and Code and the Advocacy Service.
Find out about the next steps in the review.
About the review
Act and Code Review
We are legally required to review the Act and the Code and make recommendations to the Minister of Health. There has been a lot of change since the Act and the Code were first introduced. The review is an opportunity to make sure they remain effective in protecting and promoting the rights of everyone using health and disability services.