Common use of REFERRAL OF MATTERS Clause in Contracts

REFERRAL OF MATTERS. 8.1 The agencies recognise that once a complaint is received or an initial investigation has been conducted by an agency, it may become apparent that the matter more appropriately falls within the jurisdiction of the other agency. For example, ASIC may refer matters to the AER where the matter being investigated primarily involves the application of the National Electricity Law and Rules, the National Gas Law and Rules or the National Energy Retail Law and Rules. Similarly, the AER may refer matters to ASIC which primarily involve breaches of the ASIC Act or the Corporations Act or other laws administered by ASIC. 8.2 The agencies agree that referral of matters between the agencies will take into account any supplementary administrative arrangements that may be agreed between the agencies from time to time. 8.3 The agencies acknowledge that there may be circumstances where matters will also be referred to other specialist Australian or international regulatory or law enforcement agencies. In those circumstances, the agencies will consult each other prior to a referral to another agency.