12ASpecific powers in relation to the IBAC

12A Specific powers in relation to the IBAC

S. 12A(1) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.18).

(1) Without derogating from the generality of section 12, Integrity Oversight Victoria has the duties and powers specified in this section for the purposes of performing the functions specified in section 11(2)(a), (b), (c) and (f).

S. 12A(2) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.18).

(2) For the purposes of performing the functions specified in subsection (1), Integrity Oversight Victoria—

(a) is entitled to have full and free access to all relevant records of the IBAC; and

(b) despite any other law, is entitled to make copies of, and to take extracts from, relevant records of the IBAC; and

S. 12A(2)(c) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.18).

(c) may require the IBAC or any IBAC personnel to give Integrity Oversight Victoria any information in the possession or control of the IBAC that Integrity Oversight Victoria considers on reasonable grounds is relevant to the performance of those functions; and

S. 12A(2)(d) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.18).

(d) may require in writing any IBAC personnel to attend at the office of Integrity Oversight Victoria for the purpose of giving to Integrity Oversight Victoria any information or document required by Integrity Oversight Victoria which Integrity Oversight Victoria considers on reasonable grounds is relevant to the performance of those functions.

S. 12A(2A) inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 172.

(2A) A requirement under subsection (2)(d) may specify that the attendance that is required is to be by means of audio visual link or audio link and in a specified manner.

S. 12A(2B) inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 172.

(2B) A requirement under subsection (2)(d) that provides for attendance as described in subsection (2A)—

(b) may specify, if any documents are to be produced, that those documents are to be produced by secure electronic means and in a specified manner.

S. 12A(3) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.18).

(3) The IBAC must provide, and ensure that IBAC personnel provide, to Integrity Oversight Victoria any assistance in connection with the performance of the functions specified in subsection (1) that Integrity Oversight Victoria reasonably requires.

S. 13 inserted by No. 19/2012 s. 8.