Victorian Numbered Acts

MAJOR CRIME (INVESTIGATIVE POWERS) ACT 2004 (NO 79 OF 2004) - SECT 118

After section 63 of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 insert —

        "63A.     Report on investigation—police matters

    (1)     On the completion of an investigation of a disclosed matter that relates to a member of the police force, the Ombudsman—

        (a)     may make a written report on the results of the investigation to any one or more of—

              (i)     the Chief Commissioner;

              (ii)     the Police Minister;

              (iii)     the Premier; and

        (b)     may make recommendations as to the action to be taken as a result of the investigation.

    (2)     Recommendations under sub-section (1) may include—

        (a)     a recommendation that the disclosed matter be referred to an appropriate authority for further consideration;

        (b)     a recommendation that action be taken to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct;

        (c)     a recommendation that action be taken to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future.

    (3)     This section applies to an investigation of a disclosed matter by the Ombudsman or the Director.".