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Witness Protection Act 1991
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20B Record keeping
(1) The Chief Commissioner must ensure that there are kept in relation to the matters specified in subsection (2) any records that are reasonably required by the IBAC to enable it to carry out its functions under this Act.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Chief Commissioner must ensure records in relation to the following matters are kept—
(a) decisions and actions taken by the Chief Commissioner, delegates of the Chief Commissioner and other police officers under this Act or any regulations made under this Act;
(b) memoranda of understanding entered into under section 5 or 9R;
(c) court orders made under this Act;
(d) arrangements made with approved authorities.
(3) The Chief Commissioner must consult with the IBAC to determine which records are required by the IBAC to enable it to carry out its functions under this Act.
(4) The Minister may—
(a) consult with the Chief Commissioner and the IBAC to determine which records are required to enable the IBAC to carry out its functions under this Act; and
(b) after that consultation, by written notice, require the Chief Commissioner to ensure that the records specified in the notice are kept for that purpose.
(5) The Minister must give to the IBAC a copy of any notice given to the Chief Commissioner under subsection (4)(b).
Division 2—Independent Broad-based Anti‑corruption Commission
S. 20C inserted by No. 34/2016 s. 20.