143Reports of inspectors

143 Reports of inspectors

(1) An inspector: (a) must, on the completion of an investigation of the whole or a part of the affairs of a private health insurer, report in writing to APRA on the result of the investigation; and (b) if so directed in writing by APRA, must make such written reports during the investigation as are specified in the direction; and (c) may make one or more other written reports to APRA during the investigation. (2) Subject to subsection (3), an inspector may include in a report under this section any recommendations that the inspector considers appropriate. (3) An inspector must not include in a report under this section: (a) a recommendation relating to the institution of criminal proceedings; or (b) a statement to the effect that the inspector considers that a specified person has committed a criminal offence. (4) However, if an inspector considers that criminal proceedings ought to be instituted or that a person has committed a criminal offence, the inspector must state that opinion in writing given to APRA.