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4  After Part 6.4
Insert:

Part 6.4A—Investigations

Division 94A—Investigation Principles

94A‑1  Investigation Principles

Provision for investigation of matters

 (1) The Investigation Principles may make provision relating to the investigation of matters (including complaints) relating to this Act or the Principles made under section 96‑1, including provision relating to one or more of the following:
 (a) which matters are to be investigated;
 (b) how investigations are to be conducted;
 (c) considerations in making decisions relating to investigations;
 (d) procedures for reconsideration or examination of decisions relating to investigations.

Note: The Investigation Principles are made by the Minister under section 96‑1.

Provision for action if investigation finds non‑compliance

 (2) The Investigation Principles may make provision relating to actions that may be taken (including the making of requirements of an approved provider) if it is found in an investigation that an approved provider has not complied with its responsibilities under Part 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3.

Transitional provisions relating to complaints

 (3) The Investigation Principles may make provision of a transitional or saving nature relating to complaints that:
 (a) related to this Act or the Principles made under section 96‑1; and
 (b) were being dealt with under the Committee Principles immediately before the commencement of this section.

Note: Part 6.6 also provides for Investigation Principles to do certain things.

Relationship with other provisions

 (4) To avoid doubt, this Part and the Investigation Principles do not affect any of the following:
 (a) paragraph 56‑4(1)(d) (about giving people authorised to investigate complaints access to an *aged care service as specified in the User Rights Principles);
 (b) the User Rights Principles;
 (c) Part 4.4 (Consequences of non‑compliance);
 (d) the Sanctions Principles;
 (e) the other Parts of this Chapter (except Part 6.6).