Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156:section:40sc
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 40SC
Character Range: 144877–146244

40SC  Recording and dealing with information given under section 40SA
 (1) If a person gives information to another person (the recipient) under section 40SA, the recipient must:
 (a) record the details of the information; and
 (b) deal with the information in accordance with the Commissioner's orders issued for the purposes of subsection 40TA(1).
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:
 (a) the issue to which the information relates is:
 (i) a category 1 conduct issue; or
 (ii) an AFP practices issue; and
 (b) the recipient is satisfied that the issue:
 (i) arises as a result of a misunderstanding of the facts, the law or the practices or procedures of the Australian Federal Police; or
 (ii) is otherwise appropriate for informal resolution; and
 (c) the recipient is satisfied that:
 (i) giving an explanation to the person giving the information; or
 (ii) taking other action;
  is likely to resolve the issue; and
 (d) the recipient is satisfied that the recipient is able to give the person giving the information that explanation, or arrange for that action to be taken, within a reasonable period.
 (3) If the issue is not resolved within a reasonable period, the recipient must:
 (a) record the details of the information; and
 (b) deal with the information in accordance with the Commissioner's orders issued for the purposes of subsection 40TA(1).