(1) Subject to subsection (2), an investigating panel may notify the IBAC of any matter of which it becomes aware in the performance of functions under this Act or any other Act that the investigating panel suspects on reasonable grounds involves corrupt conduct occurring or having occurred.
(2) If an investigating panel suspects on reasonable grounds that a matter involves corrupt conduct occurring or having occurred under subsection (1), the investigating panel must notify the IBAC of the matter—
(a) at the conclusion of the investigating panel's investigation; and
(b) before the investigating panel gives a report on the conduct and findings, and any conclusions, of the investigation to the Governor, the head of jurisdiction or the Attorney-General.