16Reports on failures to comply with requests

16 Reports on failures to comply with requests

Scope (1) This section applies if: (a) a person fails to comply with a request made by the Coordinator‑General under: (i) paragraph 9(2)(b) (attendance at meetings); or (ii) section 10 (provision of information and documents etc.); or (b) a service agency fails to comply with a request for assistance made by the Coordinator‑General under paragraph 9(2)(c); or (ba) a State or Territory Coordinator‑General fails to comply with a request made by the Coordinator‑General under paragraph 9A(1)(a); or (bb) the head of a service agency fails to comply with a request made by the Coordinator‑General under paragraph 9A(2)(a); or (c) an Agency Head or APS employee fails to cooperate with the Coordinator‑General. Initial discussion of Coordinator‑General’s concerns (2) The Coordinator‑General may discuss the matter with such persons as the Coordinator‑General considers appropriate. Coordinator‑General may escalate concerns (3) If the Coordinator‑General is not satisfied with the result of the discussions under subsection (2), the Coordinator‑General may report the matter to the head of the relevant service agency. (4) If the Coordinator‑General is not satisfied with the response of the head of the service agency, the Coordinator‑General may report the matter to: (a) the Minister; and (b) if the Coordinator‑General considers it necessary to do so—the Prime Minister.