177Saving of inquiries

177 Saving of inquiries (1) Subject to this section, an inquiry commenced under section 120 of the former Act is to be taken to be an inquiry under section 144 of this Act. (2) If the former Authority was directed to conduct an inquiry under section 120 of the former Act, the former Authority continues in existence for the purpose of reporting to the Minister in respect of the inquiry. (3) If a person other than the former Authority was appointed to conduct an inquiry under section 120 of the former Act, he or she must complete the inquiry and report to the Minister in accordance with section 144 of this Act.

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