59Other entities may refer corruption complaints

59 Other entities may refer corruption complaints (1) This section applies if a person makes a complaint to a relevant entity about conduct that may be corrupt conduct. (2) The relevant entity may— (a) refer the complaint to the commission; and (b) if the complaint is referred to the commission— (i) give the commissioner any information the entity has in relation to the complaint; and (ii) tell the complainant about the referral. Note However, the complainant must not be told in some circumstances (see s 75). (3) If a complaint is referred to the commission under this section, the complaint is taken to have been made to the commission under section 57 (Anyone may make corruption complaint). relevant entity means any of the following: (a) the Speaker; (b) the auditor-general; (c) the ombudsman;

Corruption complaints Division 3.1.1 (d) the judicial council; (e) a judicial commission; (f) a statutory office-holder; (g) an entity having functions that correspond to the functions of the commissioner, under a State or Commonwealth law that corresponds to this Act.