57Reference to another authority for investigation

57 Reference to another authority for investigation (1) The Commissioner may refer a matter raised by or in the course of an investigation to the Ombudsman or another person, tribunal or board having powers and functions under a law of the Territory, the Commonwealth, a State or another Territory in respect of the matter if the Commissioner considers that the matter should be dealt with by the Ombudsman, person, tribunal or board. (2) The Commissioner's powers to carry out an investigation are not affected by a matter being referred under subsection (1).