105Limit on inquiry subject matter

105 Limit on inquiry subject matter

(1) Unless the Minister having responsibility for the subject matter of the proposed inquiry agrees under subsection (3), Nginma Ngainga Wara must not conduct an inquiry into a matter if within the previous 12 months, it has already conducted an inquiry into that matter.

(2) If, having regard to the seriousness of a matter, Nginma Ngainga Wara is satisfied that it is reasonable to conduct more than one inquiry into that matter within a 12 month period, it may recommend to the Minister having responsibility for the subject matter of the proposed inquiry that a further inquiry be conducted.

(3) The Minister having responsibility for the subject matter of the proposed inquiry may agree to the inquiry being conducted if satisfied that it is reasonable to conduct another inquiry having regard to the seriousness of the matter.