Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 - SECT 63A

Report on investigation-police matters

63A. Report on investigation-police matters



(1) On the completion of an investigation of a disclosed matter that relates
to a member of the police force, the Ombudsman-

   (a)  may make a written report on the results of the investigation to any
        one or more of-

   (i)  the Chief Commissioner;

   (ii) the Police Minister;

   (iii) the Premier; and

   (b)  may make recommendations as to the action to be taken as a result of
        the investigation.

(2) Recommendations under subsection (1) may include-

   (a)  a recommendation that the disclosed matter be referred to an
        appropriate authority for further consideration;

   (b)  a recommendation that action be taken to remedy any harm or loss
        arising from the conduct;

   (c)  a recommendation that action be taken to prevent the conduct from
        continuing or occurring in the future.

(3) This section applies to an investigation of a disclosed matter by the
Ombudsman or the Director.