132LPrinciples applying to all investigations

132L Principles applying to all investigations (1) In an accountability investigation, the Commissioner may carry out any inquiries into the subject matter of the investigation that the Commissioner believes are necessary. (2) In an accountability investigation— (a) the procedure is at the discretion of the Commissioner; and (b) the Commissioner must act with as much expedition and with as little formality as the requirements of this Act and the proper investigation of the matter allow; and (c) the Commissioner is not bound by the rules of evidence; and (d) the Commissioner is bound by the rules of natural justice; and (e) before making a decision affecting a person, the Commissioner must give the person an opportunity to make submissions to the Commissioner about the decision. S. 132M inserted by No. 33/2017 s. 29, amended by No. 19/2019 s. 62.