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Australian Federal Police Act 1979
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#### 40UD Reports of special inquiries
(1) If an inquiry is held in accordance with arrangements made under section 40UA, the person holding the inquiry:
(a) must report to the Minister the results of the inquiry; and
(b) may make such recommendations (if any) arising out of the inquiry as the person considers appropriate.
(2) On receipt of a report of the results of an inquiry held in accordance with arrangements made under section 40UA, the Minister may cause such action to be taken, arising out of the Minister’s consideration of the report, as he or she thinks fit.
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Minister may do one or more of the following:
(a) give a copy of the report to the Commissioner;
(b) give a copy of the report to the Ombudsman;
(c) give a copy of the report to the National Anti‑Corruption Commissioner;
(d) recommend to the Commissioner that the Commissioner consider directing that training and development action be taken in relation to an AFP appointee;
(e) recommend to the Commissioner that the Commissioner consider directing that remedial action be taken in relation to an AFP appointee;
(f) recommend to the Commissioner that the Commissioner consider directing that termination action be taken in relation to an AFP appointee;
(g) recommend that an AFP appointee be charged with a criminal offence;
(h) refer a corruption issue in relation to an AFP appointee to the National Anti‑Corruption Commissioner.