Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988

As soon as practicable after making a recommendation under section 13(3)(b) for a House, or both Houses, of Parliament to take action to reduce the likelihood of corrupt conduct occurring, the Commission must give a copy of the recommendation to—

for a recommendation for a House of Parliament to take action—the Presiding Officer of that House, or

for a recommendation for both Houses of Parliament to take action—the Presiding Officer of each House.

A Presiding Officer who receives a copy of a recommendation under subsection (1) must—

as soon as practicable after receiving the recommendation, inform the relevant House of Parliament that the recommendation has been received, and

inform the relevant House of Parliament of the Presiding Officer’s response to the recommendation, including the response to any matter for which the Presiding Officer has responsibility under an Act or an instrument made under an Act.

If a House of Parliament is, or both Houses of Parliament are, informed under subsection (2) of the receipt of a copy of a recommendation, either or both Houses may refer the recommendation to a relevant parliamentary committee.

A relevant parliamentary committee to which a recommendation is referred must report to the House or Houses that made the referral.

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