Proper authority’s duties as to matter that might be disclosed
9 Proper authority’s duties as to matter that might be disclosed
If a proper authority forms the opinion that a person may be, may have been, or may in the future be, involved in a matter that may be the subject of a disclosure of public interest information, the proper authority must take such action as is necessary, reasonable, and within its functions and powers, to —
prevent the matter to which the disclosure relates from continuing or occurring in future; or
refer the matter to the Commissioner of Police or another person, body, or organisation having power to investigate the matter; or
take disciplinary action or commence or enable disciplinary proceedings to be commenced against a person responsible for the matter.
Before taking action under subsection (1)(a) or (c) the proper authority is to afford any person against whom, or in respect of whom, the action is to be taken the opportunity to make a submission, either orally or in writing, in relation to the matter.
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