Part 11Transitional application of certain provisions in new Act

Part 11—Transitional application of certain provisions in new Act

54 Application—protection for journalists’ informants

Section 31 of the new Act applies in relation to information given by an informant whether the information is given before, on or after the commencement of that section.

55 Application—mandatory referrals

(1) This item applies if, in the 28 day period beginning on the day the transition time occurs:

(a) a person becomes aware of a corruption issue; and
(b) the person would, but for this item, be required to refer the corruption issue to the National Anti‑Corruption Commissioner or the IGIS under Division 2 of Part 5 of the new Act.

(2) The person is not required to refer the corruption issue to the National Anti‑Corruption Commissioner or the IGIS (as the case may be) until as soon as is reasonably practicable after the end of the period.

56 Application—appointment of first CEO

Subsection 254(2) of the new Act does not apply in relation to the first appointment made under subsection 254(1) of the new Act.

Note: The effect of this item is that the National Anti‑Corruption Commissioner is not required to approve the appointment of the first CEO.