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Part 4Miscellaneous provisions
Provisions relating to Public Service Act 2020 and other matters

30Independence in matters relating to investigations

  1. In any matter relating to any decision to investigate any suspected case of serious or complex fraud, or to take proceedings relating to any such case or any offence against this Act, the Director shall not be responsible to any Minister of the Crown, but shall act independently.

  2. Nothing in this section shall limit or affect any power exercisable by the Attorney-General in relation to any proceedings.

Notes
  • Section 30(1): amended, on , by section 153(1) of the Statutes Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 74).
  • Section 30(1): amended, on , by section 153(2) of the Statutes Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 74).