#### 20A Preliminary investigations 20A Preliminary investigations > > (1) An investigation may be in the nature of a preliminary investigation. > > > (2) A preliminary examination can be conducted, for example, for the purpose of assisting the Commission— > > > > > (a) to discover or identify conduct that might be made the subject of a more complete investigation under this Act, or > > > > > (b) to decide whether to make particular conduct the subject of a more complete investigation under this Act. > > > (3) Nothing in this section affects any other provision of this Act. > > **s 20A:** Ins 1996 No 29, Sch 3 (3).

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