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Australian Federal Police Act 1979
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#### 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(b) the charge is withdrawn or otherwise disposed of without the conviction of the person.