16UVictoria Police investigation has priority

16U Victoria Police investigation has priority

S. 16U(1) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 55(Sch. 1 item 1.33).

(1) On becoming aware that a reportable allegation may involve criminal conduct, the Social Services Regulator, an entity, any other regulator or an independent investigator must report the matter to Victoria Police.

S. 16U(2) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 55(Sch. 1 item 1.33).

(2) On becoming aware that Victoria Police is investigating a reportable allegation, the Social Services Regulator, an entity, any other regulator or an independent investigator must not commence or continue to investigate the reportable allegation under this Part until the Chief Commissioner of Police—

(a) advises that the police investigation has been completed; or

(b) agrees that the investigation under this Part may proceed in consultation with Victoria Police.

(3) In this section, an investigation by Victoria Police includes any court proceeding (including an appeal) arising out of the investigation.

(4) Nothing in this section affects an investigation that may otherwise be conducted under any other Act.

S. 16UA inserted by No. 37/2021 s. 350, repealed by No. 58/2025 s. 52.

S. 16V (Heading) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 55(Sch. 1 item 1.34).

S. 16V inserted by No. 4/2017 s. 6.