Commissioner must be notified of matters affecting investigation
19Y Commissioner must be notified of matters affecting investigation
The head of a relevant entity must, as soon as practicable, notify the Commissioner if, in relation to a matter being investigated under section 19W(1), the head of the relevant entity —
forms the view on reasonable grounds that —
the matter does not constitute reportable conduct; or
the report of the matter to the relevant entity under section 19T is frivolous or vexatious or not made in good faith;
or
becomes aware that another appropriate person or body is dealing with or investigating the matter; or
is required by law to comply with the directions of another person or body in relation to the investigation of the matter; or
is requested or directed by another appropriate person or body to cease, or discontinue for a period, the investigation of the matter.
The notice must —
be given in writing and be in the form approved by the Commissioner (if any); and
contain the information required by the Commissioner.
The head of the relevant entity may, in the notice, request the Commissioner to exempt the head of the relevant entity under section 19P(1) from the requirement to continue the investigation.
[Section 19Y inserted: No. 25 of 2022 s. 7.]
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