Section 51 — Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Where the Commissioner becomes aware that a matter being investigated by the Commissioner is, or is related to, a matter that is under investigation by the Auditor‑General, the Commissioner shall not, unless the Commissioner and Auditor‑General agree to the contrary, continue to investigate the matter until the investigation by the Auditor‑General has been completed.

Related sections

• s 49B — Transfer of complaints from the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security
• s 50 — Reference of matters to other authorities
• s 50A — Substitution of respondent to complaint
• s 52 — Determination of the Commissioner
• s 52A — Determination—requirement to notify conduct constituting interference with privacy of individual
• s 53 — Determination must identify the class members who are to be affected by the determination

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