Integrity Oversight Victoria Act 2011

Without derogating from the generality of section 12, Integrity Oversight Victoria has the duties and powers specified in this section for the purposes of performing the functions specified in section 11(2)(a), (b), (c) and (f).

For the purposes of performing the functions specified in subsection (1), Integrity Oversight Victoria—

is entitled to have full and free access to all relevant records of the IBAC; and

despite any other law, is entitled to make copies of, and to take extracts from, relevant records of the IBAC; and

may require the IBAC or any IBAC personnel to give Integrity Oversight Victoria any information in the possession or control of the IBAC that Integrity Oversight Victoria considers on reasonable grounds is relevant to the performance of those functions; and

may require in writing any IBAC personnel to attend at the office of Integrity Oversight Victoria for the purpose of giving to Integrity Oversight Victoria any information or document required by Integrity Oversight Victoria which Integrity Oversight Victoria considers on reasonable grounds is relevant to the performance of those functions.

A requirement under subsection (2)(d) may specify that the attendance that is required is to be by means of audio visual link or audio link and in a specified manner.

A requirement under subsection (2)(d) that provides for attendance as described in subsection (2A)—

need not specify a place for attendance; and

may specify, if any documents are to be produced, that those documents are to be produced by secure electronic means and in a specified manner.

The IBAC must provide, and ensure that IBAC personnel provide, to Integrity Oversight Victoria any assistance in connection with the performance of the functions specified in subsection (1) that Integrity Oversight Victoria reasonably requires.