Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156:section:40uc
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 40UC
Character Range: 170259–171185

40UC  Division 3 investigation may be suspended pending outcome of inquiry
 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) the Minister arranges under section 40UA for an inquiry to be held into conduct or a matter; and
 (b) the conduct or matter is being dealt with, or is about to be dealt with, under Division 3.
 (2) The Commissioner may suspend further action in relation to the conduct or matter under Division 3 until the inquiry has been completed.
 (3) If the Commissioner:
 (a) receives a report in relation to the inquiry; and
 (b) is satisfied, having considered that report, that it is appropriate to do so;
the Commissioner may terminate the investigation of the conduct or matter under Division 3.
 (4) If the conduct or matter is being dealt with under Division 3 jointly by the Ombudsman and the Australian Federal Police, the Commissioner may take action under subsection (2) or (3) only after consulting the Ombudsman.