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Section 61TB - Information Commissioner must refuse to investigate certain public interest complaints

Guidelines

The Information Commissioner must refuse to investigate certain public interest complaints

1.1

Usually, the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) must investigate a public interest complaint referred to it by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).3 However, where a public interest complaint would prejudice criminal proceedings or investigations, or investigations by IBAC or the Victorian Inspectorate, OVIC must refuse to investigate the complaint.

1.2

In deciding whether OVIC must refuse to investigate a public interest complaint, OVIC may consult with the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Chief Commissioner of Police, IBAC, or the Victorian Inspectorate.4

  1. Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), section 61TA.
  2. Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), section 61TB(2).
  3. Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), section 61TA.
  4. Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), section 61TB(2).

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