Notice to head of relevant entity of Commissioner’s investigation
19ZC Notice to head of relevant entity of Commissioner’s investigation
If the Commissioner decides to conduct an investigation under section 19ZB, the Commissioner must give the head of the relevant entity written notice stating —
that the Commissioner intends to conduct an investigation under section 19ZB; and
the matters to be investigated; and
whether the Commissioner requires the head of the relevant entity not to commence, or to suspend, an investigation into a matter the Commissioner has decided to investigate.
The Commissioner, on completing an investigation under section 19ZB, may require the head of the relevant entity to continue an investigation that is suspended under subsection (1)(c).
The head of a relevant entity must, as far as practicable, comply with a requirement of the Commissioner under subsection (1)(c) or (2).
It is an offence for the head of a relevant entity to fail, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3).
Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $5 000.
[Section 19ZC inserted: No. 25 of 2022 s. 7.]
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