259Inspector—must keep complainant informed

259 Inspector—must keep complainant informed (1) If the inspector receives a complaint under section 257, the inspector must tell the complainant about the following matters: (a) if the inspector decides not to investigate the complaint—the decision and the reasons for the decision; (b) if the inspector investigates the complaint—the progress of the investigation at least once every 3 months; (c) if the complaint is referred to a another entity under section 271 (Inspector—referral to other entities)—the referral;

(d) if the inspector decides to discontinue the investigation—the decision and the reasons for the decision; Note 1 The inspector must comply with this section as soon as possible after the action is taken (see Legislation Act, s 151B). Note 2 The inspector may also be required to give the person a non-disclosure notice about the information (see s 260). (2) However, the inspector must not tell the complainant about a matter if telling the complainant— (a) would be likely to adversely affect— (i) a person’s safety; or (ii) an investigation under this Act; or (b) would identify another person who has given information in relation to the matter under investigation; or (c) could allow the identity of another person who has given information in relation to the matter under investigation to be worked out; or (d) would be contrary to a law in force in the Territory. (3) This section does not apply if— (a) the complaint was made anonymously; or (b) the complainant has asked, in writing, not to be kept informed about the corruption complaint.