Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts74. Investigation of complaint
(1) The Commissioner shall carry out an investigation under this Division of alleged prohibited conduct if -
(a) requested to do so by the Minister; or
(b) the Commissioner accepts a complaint under section 66.
(2) The Commissioner may carry out an investigation under this Division if, during the course of carrying out the Commissioner's functions, it appears that prohibited conduct has occurred.
(3) An investigation carried out under subsection (1)(a) or (2) shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be an investigation of a complaint and this Act shall apply to and in relation to -
(a) the investigation;
(b) any other proceedings under this Act in relation to the prohibited conduct; and
(c) the Commissioner,
as if a complaint had been made.