50Extension or referral of matter

50 Extension or referral of matter

(1) If, in investigating a matter under this Part, a matter arises (not being the matter that is the subject of the investigation) that could, in relation to the officer concerned, be a matter referred under section 7 or 8, the investigating panel may extend the investigation to cover that matter.

(2) If, in investigating a matter under this Part, a matter arises that could, in relation to a judicial officer or non-judicial member of VCAT who is not the subject of the investigation, be a matter to be referred under section 7 or 8, the investigating panel must refer the matter to the Judicial Commission to be dealt with as if it were a referral by—

(a) in the case of a judicial officer who is a head of jurisdiction, the Attorney-General; or

(b) in the case of a judicial officer or non‑judicial member of VCAT who is not a head of jurisdiction, the principal head of jurisdiction of the officer.

Part 5—Investigation powers and procedures

Division 1—General powers and procedures of investigating panels

51 Investigating panel proceedings

Subject to this Act, an investigating panel may regulate its own proceedings.