Victorian Consolidated Legislation

State Owned Enterprises Act 1992 - SECT 83

Expenses of investigation

83. Expenses of investigation



(1) The expenses of and incidental to an investigation shall be paid by the
Treasurer.

(2) If the Treasurer is of the opinion that the whole or any part of the
expenses of or incidental to an investigation under this Part should be paid
by the prescribed body the affairs of which were investigated, the Treasurer
may in writing direct the body to pay such amount, within the time and in the
manner specified.

(3) The expenses referred to in subsection (2) may include the remuneration of
the special investigator and expenses incurred by the Treasurer in bringing
proceedings arising out of the investigation.

(4) Any sums required by the Treasurer in fulfilling any liability under this
section shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund which is hereby to the
necessary extent appropriated accordingly.