28Directions to referral entity

28 Directions to referral entity (1) Subject to this section, the ICAC may give directions to a referral entity in relation to the referral, including directions as to: (a) how the referral entity is to deal with the matter; and

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 28 (b) reporting requirements of the referral entity in relation to the matter. (2) Except as provided by subsection (3), the ICAC cannot give directions under subsection (1) to an independent entity. (3) The ICAC may give directions to an independent entity, other than the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Judicial Commission or a judicial officer, requiring the entity to report to the ICAC on the actions taken by the entity on the referral and the outcome of those actions. (4) A referral entity is not obliged to comply with a direction of the ICAC to the extent that compliance is beyond the power, or incompatible with the functions, of the referral entity.