Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00633:reg:27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00633
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 27
Character Range: 33710–34999

27  Inquiries by the Commissioner in relation to reportable incidents
 (1) This section is made for the purposes of section 73Z of the Act.
 (2) The Commissioner may authorise an inquiry in relation to a reportable incident that has occurred in connection with the provision of supports or services by a registered NDIS provider.
 (3) The Commissioner may authorise an inquiry in relation to a series of reportable incidents that have occurred in connection with the provision of supports or services by one or more registered NDIS providers.
 (4) An inquiry may be carried out whether or not notification of the reportable incident or reportable incidents has been received under section 20 or 21.
 (5) An inquiry may be carried out as the Commissioner thinks fit and the Commissioner is not bound by any rules of evidence.
 (6) Without limiting subsection (5), the Commissioner may:
 (a) consult with other persons, organisations and governments on matters relating to the inquiry; or
 (b) request information that is relevant to the inquiry from any person; or
 (c) provide opportunities for people with disability to participate in the inquiry.
 (7) The Commissioner may prepare and publish a report setting out his or her findings in relation to the inquiry.

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