Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Police

Chapter 2: Complaints and Misconduct
Other functions
Section 45 – Power of Commissioner to issue guidance

75.This section allows the Commissioner to issue guidance regarding the handling of complaints or any other matter specified within this Chapter of the Act. Subsection (2) requires the Commissioner to consult relevant persons and organisations before issuing guidance. Subsection (3) places a duty on those issued with guidance by the Commissioner to have regard to the terms of that guidance.