43Notice of charge etc.

43 Notice of charge etc.

(1) Where: (a) either: (i) a person who is or was an AFP employee is charged with an offence; or (ii) a person who was an old law member or staff member at any time is charged with an offence; and (b) the Commissioner considers that the offence is, or may be, a corruption offence; the Commissioner shall notify the Minister administering the Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989 in writing of the charge. (2) A notice shall contain particulars of the charge and set out the reasons why the Commissioner considers that the offence is, or may be, a corruption offence. (3) Where the Commissioner notifies the Minister administering the Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989 that a person has been charged with an offence, the Commissioner shall notify that Minister in writing if: (a) the person is acquitted or convicted of the offence; or (b) the charge is withdrawn or otherwise disposed of without the conviction of the person.