Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 - SECT 59

Consultation and comment

59. Consultation and comment



If, in the course of an investigation of a disclosed matter, it appears to the
Ombudsman that there may be grounds for making a report adverse to a public
body, a public officer, a councillor or a member of the police force, the
Ombudsman must, before making the report, give an opportunity to comment on
the matter to-

   (a)  in the case of a public body or public officer, the relevant Minister
        or the chief executive officer; or





   (b)  in the case of a councillor, the relevant Minister or the mayor of the
        relevant municipal council; or

   (c)  in the case of the Chief Commissioner of Police, the Police Minister;
        or

   (d)  in the case of any other member of the police force, the Chief
        Commissioner of Police.