Crime and Corruption Act 2001

The commission may issue directions about the following—

the kinds of complaints a public official must notify, or need not notify, the commission of under section 37 or 38;

how and when a public official must notify the commission of complaints under section 37 or 38.

Before issuing a direction, the commission must consult with, and consider the views of—

the relevant public official; and

if the direction relates to the chief executive officer of a public service entity under the Public Sector Act 2022—the Public Sector Commission under that Act.

In particular, if a direction would require the commissioner of police to disclose information otherwise protected by the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 266 or the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, section 119, the commission may issue the direction, but before doing so must have regard to the desirability of protecting confidentiality.

A public official must comply with a direction given under subsection (1).

The commission may use or disclose information mentioned in subsection (3) in the administration of this Act, but must maintain the confidentiality of the information to the greatest practicable extent.