Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

No. 82 of 2012

table of provisions

SectionPage

Part 1—Preliminary

1Purposes

2Commencement

Part 2—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011

3Definitions

4Obligation on staff employed or engaged under section29 not
to make public comment

5Unauthorised disclosures

6Disclosure of information by the IBAC

7Disclosure subject to confidentiality notice

8Notice of dismissal, investigation or referral of complaint or notification

9Conducting investigations about corrupt conduct

10Referral of complaint or notification for investigation by
another person or body

11Notice of withdrawal of referral

12Return of things seized from police personnel premises

13Heading to section 82E amended

14Witness summons and content and form of witness summons

15Witness already held in custody

16Legal representation of witnesses and other persons

17Specific provisions relating to witnesses

18Actions to be taken before questioning of a witness or requiring production of a document or other thing

19Bail pending court appearance for contempt

20Advice to a complainant and other person

21Outcome of investigation

22New sections 101A and 101B inserted

101ADisclosure of transferred restricted matter

101BOffence to disclose certain information received from
the IBAC

23Exemption from Freedom of Information Act 1982

24New sections 112 and 113 inserted

112Regulations dealing with transitional matters

113Schedule

25Schedule of savings and transitional provisions inserted

SCHEDULE—Savings and Transitional Provisions

1Definitions

2General transitional provisions

3Office of Police Integrity and office of Director abolished

4IBAC succeeds Office of Police Integrity

5Superseded references to Director

6Transfer of records, information and documents

7Transferred protected information

8Confidentiality

9Annual reports and other reports

10Complaints

11Own motion investigations

12Chief Commissioner of Police to respond to the IBAC

13Direction to require answers etc. of police

14Witness summonses and related matters

15Examinations

16Legal assistance for witnesses

17Witness already held in custody

18Confidentiality notices

19Legal professional privilege

20Arrest of recalcitrant witness

21Powers of entry, search and seizure

22Protection of persons, documents and other things

23Investigations completed but proceedings not commenced

24Contempt of Director

25Exemption from Freedom of Information Act 1982 under section 51 of the PIA

Part 3—Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011

26Definitions

27Objects of Act

28Functions of the Victorian Inspectorate

29Delegation

30Section 27 substituted

27Obligation on persons employed or engaged under section24 or engaged under section25

31Disclosure and provision of information

32New section 28BA inserted

28BASpecial provisions applying in respect of functions
under section9(2)(g) and(h) and Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act2004

33Victorian Inspectorate may provide or disclose information
for specified purposes

34Restrictions on compelling production or disclosure

35Confidentiality notice

36Coercive questioning

37Complaints

38Investigation of complaint

39Own motion investigation

40Conduct of investigation

41Requirement to provide assistance

42Conduct of inquiry

43Witness summons

44Content and form of witness summons

45Legal representation of witnesses and other persons

46Specific provisions relating to witnesses

47Actions to be taken before questioning of a witness or
requiring production of a document or other thing

48Powers of entry, inspection and seizure

49Offence for summoned witness to fail to produce document
or other thing

50Privileges and secrecy generally

51Privilege against self-incrimination abrogated—witness summons

52Contempt of the Victorian Inspectorate

53Bail pending court appearance for contempt

54New sections 35E and 35F inserted

35ERecommendation to the Chief Examiner

35FRecommendation for further action

55Special reports

56Advice to a complainant

57Outcome of investigation

58New section 37A inserted

37APowers of Victorian Inspectorate after investigation

59Matters to be included in annual report

60Exemption from FOI Act

61New sections 42A and 42B inserted

42ARegulations dealing with transitional matters

42BSchedule

62Schedule of savings and transitional provisions inserted

SCHEDULE—Savings and Transitional Provisions

1Definitions

2General transitional provisions

3SIM and office of SIM abolished

4Victorian Inspectorate succeeds SIM

5Superseded references to SIM

6Transfer of records, information and documents

7Reports to the Victorian Inspectorate

8Complaints to the Victorian Inspectorate—PIA

9Complaints and investigations about administrative action taken in the OPI

10Other powers of the Victorian Inspectorate

11Annual report

Part 4—Consequential and Other Amendments

Division 1—Telecommunications (Interception) (State Provisions) Act1988

63Purposes

64Definitions

65Documents to be given to the Minister

66Documents to be given by State Police Minister to Commonwealth Minister

67Functions of the Office of Police Integrity

68Heading to Part 3 amended

69Functions—generally

70Section 11 substituted

11Regular inspections of records of Police Force

71Reports

72Section 13 amended

73Division 3 of Part 3 substituted

Division 3—Inspection of records of the IBAC

14Regular inspections of records of the IBAC

15Reports

16Victorian Inspectorate may report on contraventions

74Definitions for Division 4 of Part 3

75Section 18 amended

76Power to obtain relevant information

77Headings to sections 20 and 20B amended

78Section 20C substituted

20CDelegation by Victorian Inspectorate

79Copies of reports for Commonwealth Minister

80Offences relating to inspections under Part 3

81New sections 25 and 26 inserted

25Transitional provisions—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act2011

26Transitional provisions—Victorian Inspectorate Act2011

Division 2—Crimes (Assumed Identities) Act 2004

82Definitions

83Determination of applications

84Delegation of chief officer's functions

85New section 37 inserted

37Transitional provisions—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Investigative Functions) Act2012

Division 3—Crimes (Controlled Operations) Act 2004

86Definitions

87Unauthorised disclosure of information

88Chief officers' reports

89Annual report by Special Investigations Monitor

90Inspection of records by Special Investigations Monitor

91Delegations within the Office of Police Integrity

92New section 48 inserted

48Savings provision

93New section 60 inserted

60Transitional provisions—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Investigative Functions) Act2012

Division 4—Firearms Act 1996

94Definitions

95Persons from whom and to whom a dealer can acquire and dispose of firearms

96Offence to acquire a firearm without a permit

97Offence to carry or use a firearm in certain places

98Offence to possess, carry or use a firearm on private property without consent

99Non-prohibited Persons who are Exempt from Requirement
to hold a Licence under Part2

Division 5—Fisheries Act 1995

100Definitions for Part 7A

101Unauthorised disclosure of information

102Secretary's reports

103Section 131T amended

104Section 131W amended

105New section 163E inserted

163ETransitional provision—Integrity and
Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

Division 6—Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004

106Definitions

107Preliminary requirements

108Restriction on publication of evidence

109Heading to Part 5 amended

110Section 51 substituted

51Functions of the Victorian Inspectorate under this Part

111Section 52 amended

112Section 53 amended

113Section 54 substituted

54Complaint to Victorian Inspectorate

114Section 55 repealed

115Section 56 repealed

116Recommendations by Special Investigations Monitor

117Section 58 substituted

58Requirement to provide assistance

118Powers of entry and access

119Requirement to answer questions and produce documents

120Section 61 amended

121Report on operation of this Part

122Crown privilege or secrecy does not apply

123Obstruction

124Delegation

125Obligations of Chief Commissioner

126Secrecy

127Exemption from Freedom of Information Act 1982

128New sections 71 and 72 inserted

71Transitional provision—Complaints to the SIM

72Transitional provision—First annual report

Division 7—Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004

129Purpose and objects

130Definitions

131Appeal against order

132When order takes effect

133Sections 66A and 66B amended

134Powers in relation to monitoring

135Reports on monitoring compliance

136Exclusion of liability

137New section 73D inserted

73DTransitional provision—Integrity and
Accountability Legislation Amendment Act2012

Division 8—Surveillance Devices Act 1999

138Definitions

139Permitted use of local protected information

140Sections 30P and 30Q amended

141New sections 43 and 44 inserted

43Transitional provisions—Integrity and
Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

44Transitional provisions—Public Interest Monitor
and repeal of Police Integrity Act2008

Division 9—Wildlife Act 1975

142Definitions for Part IX

143Unauthorised disclosure of information

144Secretary's reports

145Sections 74P and 74S amended

146New section 97 inserted

97Transitional provision—Integrity and
Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

Part 5—Repeal and Further Consequential Amendments

Division 1—Repeal

147Major Crime (Special Investigations Monitor) Act 2004 repealed

Division 2—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption
Commission Amendment (Investigative Functions) Act 2012

148Delegation powers and other amendments to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Investigative Functions) Act2012

149Section 14 amended

150Section 15 amended

9GADocuments to be given to Minister

9GBDocuments to be given by State Minister to Commonwealth Minister

Division 3—Amendments to Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Examinations) Act 2012
and Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011

151Statute law revision and other amendments

152Delegation powers and repeal of spent amending provisions

Division 4—Other amendments

153Freedom of Information Amendment (Freedom of Information Commissioner) Act 2012

154Evidence Amendment (Journalist Privilege) Act2012

Division 5—Further consequential amendments

155Commissioner for Law Enforcement Data Security
Act 2005

156Confiscation Act 1997—Application for monitoring order

157Confiscation Act 1997—New section 187 inserted

187Transitional—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011

158Control of Weapons Act 1990

159Crimes Act 1958

160Criminal Procedure Act 2009

161Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981

162Information Privacy Act 2000

163Legal Aid Act 1978—Functions and powers

164Police Regulation Act 1958

165Public Administration Act 2004

166Public Interest Monitor Act 2011

167Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003

168Witness Protection Act 1991

169New section 27 inserted—Witness Protection Act1991

27Transitional provisions—Integrity and
Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

Division 6—Amendment of other Acts relating to notifications
and other matters

170Accident Compensation Act 1985—Definitions

171New Division 1 of Part VIII and Division 2 heading inserted

Division 1—The Authority and the IBAC

236CMandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC

236DConsultation prior to notification

236ECommunication of information to the IBAC

236FAuthority not to prejudice investigations of the IBAC

Division 2—General

172Electoral Act 2002—Definitions

173New sections 19A to 19D inserted

19AMandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC

19BConsultation prior to notifcation

19CCommunication of information to the IBAC

19DElectoral Commissioner not to prejudice
investigations of the IBAC

174Environment Protection Act 1970—Definitions

175New Division 1A of Part X inserted

Division 1A—The Authority and the IBAC

54CMandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC

54DConsultation prior to notification

54ECommunication of information to the IBAC

54FAuthority not to prejudice investigations of the IBAC

176Disclosure of information an offence

177Public Administration Act 2004—Definitions

178New Division 4 of Part 4 inserted—Public Administration Act2004

Division 4—The Authority and the IBAC

74AMandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC

74BConsultation prior to notification

74CCommunication of information to the IBAC

74DAuthority not to prejudice investigations of the IBAC

179Prohibition on disclosure of certain information—Public Administration Act 2004

180Racing Act 1958—Definitions

181Functions of the Racing Integrity Commissioner

182Disclosure of information—Racing Act 1958

183New sections 37G to 37J inserted—Racing Act 1958

37GMandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC

37HConsultation prior to referral or notification

37ICommunication of information to the IBAC

37JRacing Integrity Commissioner not to prejudice investigations of the IBAC

Part 6—Audit Act 1994 and Related Amendments

Division 1—Amendments to Audit Act 1994

184Definitions

185Annual reporting and delegation

186Power to call for persons and documents

187New sections 11A to 11G inserted

11AAuditor-General to report to Victorian Inspectorate
on calling for persons or documents

11BRequirement given to person under 16years

11CLegal advice and representation

11DAdvance notice of performance audits

11EFurther provisions relating to appearances

11FAudio or video recording of compulsory appearances

11GProtection of legal practitioners and witnesses at compulsory appearances

188Access to information

189Reports to Parliament

190Audits in relation to financial benefits given by the State or authorities

191Other financial audits

192Independent auditor to audit Victorian Auditor-General's
Office

193Performance audit of Auditor-General and Victorian Auditor-General's Office

194New Part 4A inserted

Part 4A—Notifications and Information Sharing

19AMandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC

19BMandatory notification to Victorian Inspectorate

19CCommunication of information to specified persons
or bodies

195New section 20 inserted

20Content of reports

196New section 29 inserted

"29Transitional provisions—Integrity and
Accountability Legislation Amendment Act2012

Division 2—Amendments to Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011

197Purpose

198Definitions

199Objects of Act

200New section 5A inserted

5AInvestigation of conduct occurring before the commencement of this section

201Functions of the Victorian Inspectorate

202Delegation

203New Part 2B inserted

Part 2B—Matters to be Reported to the Victorian Inspectorate by the Auditor-General

28HCoercive questioning

204Complaints

205Investigation of complaint

206Own motion investigation

207Conduct of investigation

208Requirement to provide assistance

209Conduct of inquiry

210Content and form of witness summons

211Legal representation of witnesses and other persons

212Powers of entry, inspection and seizure

213Privileges and secrecy generally

214Privilege against self-incrimination

215Recommendation for further action

216New sections 35A and 35B inserted

35ARecommendation to the Auditor-General

35BRecommendation for further action in respect of
VAGO officers

217Advice to a complainant

218Outcome of investigation

219Matters to be included in annual report

220Exemption from FOI Act

Division 3—Amendments to Parliamentary Committees Act2003

221Definitions

222IBAC Committee

223Public Accounts and Estimates Committee

Part 7—Ombudsman Act 1973 and Related Amendments

Division 1—Amendments to Ombudsman Act 1973

224Definitions

225Oath or affirmation

226New section 12 substituted

12Restriction on other employment

227Section 13 substituted and sections 13AA and 13AB inserted

13Principal function of Ombudsman

13AAOther functions of Ombudsman

13ABOmbudsman not to prejudice legal proceedings or investigations

228Conducting of enquiries

229Division 1 of Part IV substituted

Division 1—Complaints generally

14Making a complaint

15Ombudsman must refuse to deal with certain
complaints

15AOmbudsman may refuse to deal with certain
complaints

15BInvestigation of complaints

230Investigations referred by Parliament

231New Divisions 2A to 2E inserted in Part IV

Division 2A—Own motion investigations

16AOmbudsman may conduct own motion investigation

Division 2B—Referred complaints and matters

16BWhat are referred complaints and referred matters?

16CDealing with referred complaints

16DDealing with referred matters

Division 2C—Mandatory notifications by the Ombudsman

16ENotification to IBAC

16FNotification to Victorian Inspectorate

16GNotification to Freedom of Information
Commissioner

Division 2D—Referrals by the Ombudsman

16HApplication of Division

16IOmbudsman may refer complaints

16JNotice of referral

16KConsultation prior to referral

Division 2E—Information sharing

16LDisclosure of information by the Ombudsman

232Procedure relating to investigations

233Investigation powers

234New sections 18A to 18G inserted

18AOmbudsman to report to Victorian Inspectorate
on issue of witness summons

18BWitness summons directed to person under 16years

18CLegal advice and representation

18DAdvance notice for voluntary appearances

18EFurther provisions relating to appearances

18FAudio or video recording of compulsory appearances

18GProtection of legal practitioners and witnesses at compulsory appearances

235Confidentiality

236Communication of information

237Entry of premises

238Investigations under Melbourne City Link Act 1995

239Procedure on completion of investigation

240Complainant to be informed of result of investigation

241Transmission of reports to Parliament

242New section 25AB inserted

25ABTransmission of section 16 reports

243New section 25A substituted and section 25B inserted

25AContent of reports

25BPersons who receive proposed or draft reports or information in them

244New Part VA inserted

Part VA—Confidentiality

Division 1—Confidentiality requirements for Ombudsman officers

26AUnauthorised disclosure

26BTaking advantage of information

Division 2—Confidentiality notices

26CConfidentiality notice

26DExtension of confidentiality notice

26EOmbudsman to provide Victorian Inspectorate with copies

26FDisclosure subject to confidentiality notice

245New Part VB inserted

Part VB—Oversight of the Ombudsman

26GOversight by Victorian Inspectorate

26HOversight by Accountability and Oversight
Committee

26IPowers and procedures of Accountability and
Oversight Committee

246Letters by persons in custody etc.

247Exemption from Freedom of Information Act 1982

248New section 29B inserted

29BEvidence

249Penalties

250New section 35 inserted

35Transitional provisions—Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012

251New Schedules 1, 2 and 3 substituted for the Schedule

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1—Specified Entities

SCHEDULE 2—Exempt Persons and Bodies

SCHEDULE 3—Persons and Bodies to whom or which the Ombudsman may refer complaints

Division 2—Consequential amendment of Freedom of Information Act1982

252Section 61M substituted

61MComplaints notified or referred by other bodies

Division 3—Consequential amendments to Independent Broad-
based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011

253Definitions

254Functions of the IBAC

255Referral of complaint or notification for investigation by
another person or body

256Provision to the IBAC of information about referred complaint
or notification

257Withdrawal of referred complaint or notification

258New Part 6A inserted

Part 6A—Monitoring and Review

89BDefinitions

89CMonitoring compliance with Division 3 of Part 4 of Melbourne City Link Act 1995

89DPowers in relation to monitoring compliance with Division 3 of Part 4 of Melbourne City Link
Act 1995

89EPolice must provide reasonable assistance

Division 4—Consequential amendments to Parliamentary Committees Act 2003

259Definition

260Accountability and Oversight Committee

Division 5—Consequential amendments to Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011

261Definitions

262Objects of Act

263Investigation of conduct occurring before the commencement of this section

264Functions of the Victorian Inspectorate

265Delegation

266New Part 2C inserted

Part 2C—Matters to be Reported to the Victorian Inspectorate By The Ombudsman

28ICoercive questioning

267Complaints

268Investigation of complaint

269Own motion investigation

270Conduct of investigation

271Requirement to provide assistance

272Conduct of inquiry and examination must be held in private

273Content and form of witness summons

274Legal representation of witnesses and other persons

275Powers of entry, inspection and seizure

276Privileges and secrecy generally

277Privilege against self-incrimination

278New sections 35C and 35D inserted

35CRecommendation to the Ombudsman

35DRecommendation for further action in respect of Ombudsman officers

279Advice to a complainant

280Outcome of investigation

281Matters to be included in annual report

282Exemption from FOI Act

Division 6—Consequential amendment of other Acts

283Accident Compensation Act 1985

284Children, Youth and Families Act 2005

285Corrections Act 1986

286Court Security Act 1980

287Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
Act 2004

288Firearms Act 1996

289Health Records Act 2001

290Health Services Act 1988

291Information Privacy Act 2000

292Juries Act 2000

293Magistrates' Court Act 1989

294Melbourne City Link Act 1995

295Plant Biosecurity Act 2010

296Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008

297Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act1983

Part 8—Renumbering of Independent Broad-
based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 and Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011

Division 1—Renumbering of Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011

298Renumbering of sections of the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission Act 2011

299Renumbering of other provisions of the Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011

300References in other Acts and documents to renumbered provisions

Division 2—Renumbering of Victorian Inspectorate Act2011

301Renumbering of sections of the Victorian Inspectorate Act2011

302Renumbering of other provisions of the Victorian
Inspectorate Act2011

303References in other Acts and documents to renumbered provisions

Division 3—Renumbering of references in other Acts

304Accident Compensation Act 1985

305Audit Act 1994

306Crimes (Assumed Identities) Act 2004

307Electoral Act 2002

308Environment Protection Act 1970

309Firearms Act 1996

310Legal Aid Act 1978

311Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004

312Melbourne City Link Act 1995

313Ombudsman Act 1973

314Police Regulation Act 1958

315Protected Disclosure Act 2012

316Protected Disclosure Act 2012—Schedule 1

317Public Administration Act 2004

318Racing Act 1958

319Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003

320Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011

321Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011—Schedule

Part 9—Repeal of amending Act

322Repeal of amending Act

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Endnotes

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Victoria

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Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012[†]

No. 82 of 2012

[Assented to 18 December 2012]

Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012
No. 82 of 2012

The Parliament of Victoriaenacts:

Part 9—Repeal of amending Act

Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012
No. 82 of 2012

Part 1—Preliminary

1Purposes

The main purposes of this Act are—

(a)to amend the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011and the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011to provide for matters of a transitional and savings nature and make other amendments;

(b) to amend the Telecommunications (Interception) (State Provisions) Act 1988 to make provision for the IBAC to use powers under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 of the Commonwealth and to make other amendments;

(c)to amend the Audit Act 1994, the Ombudsman Act 1973and related Actsas a consequence of the establishment of the IBAC and the Victorian Inspectorate and for related purposes;

s. 1

(d)to amend the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011 to confer functions on the Victorian Inspectorate in relation to the Auditor-General, the Ombudsman and the offices of Chief Examiner and Examiner under the Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004;

(e) to amend the Ombudsman Act 1973 and theParliamentary Committees Act 2003to confer functions on—

(i)the Accountability and Oversight Committee of Parliament in relation to the Ombudsman and the Victorian Inspectorate;

(ii) the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee of Parliament in relation to the Victorian Inspectorate;

(f) to repeal the Major Crime (Special Investigations Monitor) Act 2004;

(g) to make consequential and other amendments to other Acts.

2Commencement

s. 2

(1)This Partand Divisions 2 and3of Part 5come into operation on the day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

(2)Section 153 is taken to have come into operation on 6 March 2012.

(3)Section 154 is taken to have come into operation on 18 September 2012.

(4) The remaining provisions of this Act, other than Part 8,come into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed.

(5)Part 8 comes into operation on the day after the day on which the last provision of this Act (other than Part 8) comes into operation.

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Part 2—Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011

3Definitions

s. 3

See:
Act No.
66/2011
and amending
Act Nos
66/2011, 70/2011, 13/2012, 28/2012and 52/2012.
LawToday:
www.
legislation.
vic.gov.au

In section 3(1) of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011—

(a)in the definition of notification to the IBAC, after paragraph (b) insert—

"(c)a notification under section 236C of the Accident Compensation Act 1985;

(d) a notification under section 19A of the Audit Act 1994;

(e) a notification under section 19A of the Electoral Act 2002;

(f) a notification under section 54C of the Environment Protection Act 1970;

(g) a notification under section 16E of the Ombudsman Act 1973;

(h) a notification under section 74A of the Public Administration Act 2004;

(i) a notification under section 37G of the Racing Act 1958;";

(b)in the definition of vessel for "Marine Act 1988" substitute "Marine Safety Act 2010".

4Obligation on staff employed or engaged under section29 not to make public comment

(1)In the heading to section 32 of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 after "29" insert "or persons engaged under section 30".

(2)In section 32 of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 after "section 29" insert "or engaged under section 30".

5Unauthorised disclosures

s. 5

(1)In the heading to section 33A of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 after "disclosures" insert "or provision of information".

(2)In section 33A(b) of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 for "instituted" substitute "brought".

6Disclosure of information by the IBAC

In the heading to section 33B of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 after "Disclosure" insert "or provision".

7Disclosure subject to confidentiality notice

(1)In section 33E(2)(b)(iii) of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 omit "cognitive,".

(2)In section 33E(2)(d) of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011after "duty of disclosure"insert "or a professional obligation".

8Notice of dismissal, investigation or referral of complaint or notification