(1) The IBAC may at any time give the Minister a written report on—
(a) the results of any inspections carried out under section 20E; and
(b) compliance by the Chief Commissioner with the record keeping requirements under this Act; and
(c) any recommendations under section 20F and the action taken by the Chief Commissioner in response to the recommendations.
(2) The IBAC must give the Minister a report under subsection (1)—
(a) at least once each financial year; and
(b) if requested by the Minister to do so—as soon as practicable after receiving the request.
(3) The IBAC must not include in a report under subsection (1) any information that would—
(a) prejudice a criminal investigation, criminal proceeding or other legal proceeding of which the IBAC is aware; or
(b) compromise the operational activities or methodologies of Victoria Police or of any authority or body referred to in the definition of approved authority ; or
(c) disclose information about the identity or location, or compromise the security, of a person—
(i) who is or has been included in the Victorian witness protection program; or
(ii) to whom alternative protection arrangements are being or have been provided.
(4) The IBAC must give a copy of any report under subsection (1) to the Chief Commissioner.
S. 20H inserted by No. 34/2016 s. 20.