PROTECTED DISCLOSURE ACT 2012 (NO. 85 OF 2012) - SECT 21 Notification of disclosure to the IBAC by other entities

PROTECTED DISCLOSURE ACT 2012 (NO. 85 OF 2012) - SECT 21

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a disclosure is made to an entity other than to—

              (i)     the IBAC; or

              (ii)     the Victorian Inspectorate under section 17; and

        (b)     the entity considers that the disclosure may be a protected disclosure.

    (2)     If the disclosure is made to an entity under section 13, 15, 16 or 18, the entity must, no later than 28 days after the disclosure is made, notify the disclosure to the IBAC for assessment under this Part.

    (3)     If the disclosure is made to a Presiding Officer under section 19, the Presiding Officer may notify the disclosure to the IBAC for assessment under this Part.