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Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981
21AOmbudsman may initiate investigation
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#### 21A Ombudsman may initiate investigation
(1) The Ombudsman may, on his or her own initiative:
(a) undertake an investigation of the actions of an AFP appointee; or
(b) refer any matter relating to the actions of an AFP appointee (other than a procedural matter) to the Investigation Division for investigation.
(2) In this section:
> actions of an AFP appointee includes actions taken by the appointee before the commencement of this section.
> procedural matter means a matter that, in substance, relates to the practices and procedures of the Australian Federal Police.