Crime and Corruption Act 2001

This section applies if the commission officer does not withdraw the requirement.

The chairperson or a senior officer (the deciding officer) must—

consider the claim; and

consider any written submissions made by the person; and

either—

decide the claim under section 205J or division 3; or

for a claim of reasonable excuse based on privilege—in the circumstances, decline to decide the claim.

When considering the claim, the deciding officer must not access the document, thing or information the subject of the claim.

The deciding officer must deal with the claim expeditiously.

In this section—

is not the commission officer or part of the investigation, operation or function to which the requirement relates; and

holds a position at a level equivalent to or above the commission officer’s level; and

is appropriately qualified to decide the claim.