210Opportunity to be heard

#### 210 Opportunity to be heard Opinion or finding critical of a government agency or person (1) The Integrity Commissioner must not disclose information under section 209 in relation to an investigation of a corruption issue under this Act that includes an opinion or finding that is critical of a government agency or person (either expressly or impliedly) unless the Integrity Commissioner has taken the action required by subsection (2) or (3) before disclosing the information. Opportunity to appear and make submissions (2) If the opinion or finding is critical of a government agency, the Integrity Commissioner must give the head of the agency: (a) a statement setting out the opinion or finding; and (b) a reasonable opportunity to appear before him or her and to make submissions in relation to the opinion or finding. (3) If the opinion or finding is critical of a person, the Integrity Commissioner must give the person: (a) a statement setting out the opinion or finding; and (b) a reasonable opportunity to appear before him or her and to make submissions in relation to the opinion or finding. (4) The submissions may be made orally or in writing. (5) The head of a government agency may: (a) appear before the Integrity Commissioner personally; or (b) authorise another person to appear before the Integrity Commissioner on his or her behalf. (6) A person referred to in subsection (3): (a) may appear before the Integrity Commissioner personally; or (b) may, with the Integrity Commissioner’s approval, be represented by another person.