Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 - SECT 44

Referral of certain public interest disclosures to Chief Commissioner of Police for investigation

44. Referral of certain public interest disclosures to Chief Commissioner of
Police for investigation



(1) The Ombudsman may refer a disclosed matter to the Chief Commissioner of
Police to investigate if-

   (a)  the matter relates to a member of the police force other than the
        Chief Commissioner of Police or a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of
        Police; and

   (b)  the Ombudsman considers it appropriate to do so.

(2) Part 7 applies to the investigation of a matter referred to the Chief
Commissioner of Police under this section.