Neil Oliver Counsellor – Why the HDC’s Naming Powers Must Be Reviewed Legally (Not Just Ethically)
When Public Shame Replaces Due Process There’s a dangerous illusion at the heart of New Zealand’s health complaints process: that because the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is not a court, it doesn’t wield legal power.But for the practitioners caught in its crosshairs — especially those who are publicly named — the consequences are every […]
Continue ReadingNeil Oliver Counsellor – Why the HDC’s Powers of Public Disclosure Must Be Reviewed
It’s one of the most terrifying moments a professional can face: discovering that your name — and your business — have been published online by a government authority, based not on a legal finding or court ruling, but on the opinion of an administrative process carried out behind closed doors. That’s what happened to me. The Health and Disability […]
Continue ReadingNeil Oliver Counsellor – The Truth Behind the HDC Complaint
THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HDC COMPLAINT: A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR’S RESPONSE TO A DECADE-DEFYING INJUSTICE ⚠️ If you’ve seen misleading media articles or online reviews about me, please read this full statement before forming an opinion. What you may have seen is only part of the story — and this is the side that was never heard.— […]
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