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Telecommunications Act 1991
340Reference of matters to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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##### 340 Reference of matters to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
(1) Where, before AUSTEL commences, or after it has commenced, an investigation of a matter to which a complaint relates, AUSTEL forms the opinion that the matter could be more conveniently or effectively dealt with by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, it may decide not to investigate the matter, or not to investigate the matter further, as the case may be.
(2) If AUSTEL so decides, it must:
(a) transfer the complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; and
(b) give written notice to the complainant stating that the complaint has been so transferred; and
(c) give to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission any information or documents that relate to the complaint and that are in AUSTEL’s possession or under its control.
(3) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission may hold an investigation into the matter and, if it decides to do so, it must report to AUSTEL on:
(a) the conduct of the investigation; and
(b) any findings that it has made as a result of the investigation.
(4) If the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission decides not to hold an investigation into the matter, it must give to AUSTEL a written notice informing AUSTEL of its decision and of the reasons for its decision.