(1) For the purposes of investigating a complaint or referral, the Judicial Commission may request a Victorian court or VCAT to provide the following to the Judicial Commission—
(a) a copy of a transcript or recording of a hearing in the court or VCAT that is relevant to the matter;
(b) a copy of a court or tribunal file or any other document relating to a proceeding in the court or VCAT that is in the possession or control of the court or VCAT that is relevant to the matter.
(2) A Victorian court or VCAT is authorised to and may disclose information to the Judicial Commission if the Judicial Commission requests that information under subsection (1).
(3) A Victorian court or VCAT must provide reasons for not complying with a request under subsection (1).