Victorian Numbered Acts

INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (A STRONGER SYSTEM) ACT 2016 (NO. 30 OF 2016) - SECT 75

After section 12 of the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011 insert —

        " 12A     Specific powers in relation to the IBAC

    (1)     Without derogating from the generality of section 12, the Victorian Inspectorate has the duties and powers specified in this section for the purposes of performing the functions specified in section 11(2)(a), (b), (c) and (f).

    (2)     For the purposes of performing the functions specified in subsection (1), the Victorian Inspectorate—

        (a)     is entitled to have full and free access to all relevant records of the IBAC; and

        (b)     despite any other law, is entitled to make copies of, and to take extracts from, relevant records of the IBAC; and

        (c)     may require the IBAC or any IBAC personnel to give the Victorian Inspectorate any information in the possession or control of the IBAC that the Victorian Inspectorate considers on reasonable grounds is relevant to the performance of those functions; and

        (d)     may require in writing any IBAC personnel to attend at the office of the Victorian Inspectorate for the purpose of giving to the Victorian Inspectorate any information or document required by the Victorian Inspectorate which the Victorian Inspectorate considers on reasonable grounds is relevant to the performance of those functions.

    (3)     The IBAC must provide, and ensure that IBAC personnel provide, to the Victorian Inspectorate any assistance in connection with the performance of the functions specified in subsection (1) that the Victorian Inspectorate reasonably requires.".