(1) If the Inspector - General of Intelligence and Security transfers all or part of a complaint to the Commission under section 32AG of the Inspector - General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986 , in respect of an act or practice of ACIC or the Australian Federal Police, the Commission may determine, in writing, that a complaint is taken to have been:
(a) made as referred to in paragraph 20(1)(b) of this Act; or
(b) lodged under section 46P of this Act.
Note: The Commission may also transfer a complaint or part of a complaint to the Inspector - General of Intelligence and Security under subsection 20(4C).
(2) The determination has effect accordingly.
(3) The determination is not a legislative instrument.