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Children’s Commissioner Act 2022

Inquiries and other matters - Provisions relating to inquiries by Commissioner

30: Procedure for inquiries

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"How the Commissioner Runs an Inquiry"

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The Commissioner can decide how to run an inquiry under this Act. You can think of the Commissioner as the person in charge of making sure the law is followed. The Commissioner must follow the rules in this Act when deciding how to run the inquiry.

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Part 3Inquiries and other matters
Provisions relating to inquiries by Commissioner

30Procedure for inquiries

  1. The Commissioner may regulate the procedure for any inquiry under this Act in any manner, not inconsistent with this Act, that the Commissioner thinks fit.

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  • Section 30: amended, on , by section 24 of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 34).