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CurrentInvestigation when other proceedings on foot
Part 6Investigation powers
Division 10Miscellaneous
97 Investigation when other proceedings on foot
(1)
The Commission may commence or continue to investigate a matter despite the fact that proceedings (whether civil or criminal) are on foot, or are commenced, in or before any court, tribunal, coroner, Judge of the Local Court or other person that relate to, or are otherwise connected with, the subject-matter of the investigation.
(2)
If the Commission becomes aware that such proceedings are on foot, or have been commenced, the Commission must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the conduct of the investigation does not prejudice those proceedings.
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