23Opportunity to respond must be given before including certain information in draft inquiry report

23  Opportunity to respond must be given before including certain information in draft inquiry report

 (1) Before including in a draft inquiry report a preliminary finding or proposed recommendation that is critical (either expressly or impliedly) of a Commonwealth entity, an official of a Commonwealth entity or any other person, the Commissioner must give the head (however described) of the entity, the official or the other person concerned:

 (a) a statement setting out the finding or recommendation; and

 (b) a reasonable opportunity to respond to the finding or recommendation.

 (2) The response must be given in the manner and form specified by the Commissioner.