Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00049:section:240
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00049
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 240
Character Range: 310281–311295

240  Person investigating or inquiring must consult—foreign nationals
 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) the Commissioner becomes aware that a corruption issue or a public inquiry relates in any way to:
 (i) an official of a foreign country; or
 (ii) conduct in a foreign country of a person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia; or
 (b) the Inspector becomes aware that a NACC corruption issue relates in any way to such an official or such conduct.
 (2) The person who becomes so aware must consult with the Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Department.
 (3) The Foreign Affairs Department is the Department administered by the Minister administering the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1967.
 (4) A person is a permanent resident of Australia if the person is a permanent resident within the meaning of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007.

Part 12—Administrative provisions for the National Anti‑Corruption Commission

Division 1—Appointment of the NACC Commissioners