Commissioner Act 1994); Refer complaints or investigations on the Commissioner’s own initiative to the Director of Proceedings for the purpose of deciding whether or not any further action should be taken in respect of any such breach or alleged breach; Make recommendations to any appropriate person or authority in relation to the means by which complaints involving alleged breaches of the Code may be resolved and further breaches avoided; Prepare guidelines for the operation of advocacy services; Make suggestions to any person in relation to any matter that concerns the need for, or desirability of, action by that person in the interests of the rights of health consumers or disability services consumers; Advise the Minister of Health on any matter relating to the rights of health and disability services consumers or the administration of the Act; Review the Code of Rights and make recommendations to the Minister of Health about changes to the Code; report to the Minister of Health on the need for, or desirability of, legislative, administrative or other action to give protection or better protection to the rights of health or disability services consumers; receive and invite representations from members of the public and from any other body, organisation or agency on matters relating to the rights of health consumers or disability services consumers; gather information that in the Commissioner’s opinion will assist in carrying out the Commissioner’s functions under the Act; do anything incidental or conducive to carrying out the above functions; perform functions that are authorised by the Minister of Health; exercise and perform such other functions, powers and duties as are conferred or imposed on the Commissioner under the Act or by any other enactment; establish and maintain links with representatives of consumers, providers, and other bodies and organisations concerned with health or disability matters in performing his or her functions; and consult and co-operate with other agencies concerned with personal rights in performing his or her functions. See also Cartwright Inquiry Accident Compensation Act 2001 References External links Health and Disability Commissioner website Accident Compensation Act 2001 New Zealand independent crown entities