57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?

"6 Powers of Electoral Commission

(1)  The Electoral Commission may, if it considers that it is necessary for the prop- er discharge of its functions,—

(a)  initiate, sponsor, and carry out any studies or research:

(b)  make any inquiries:

(c)  consult with any persons or classes of persons:

(d)  publicise, in any manner that it thinks fit, any parts of its work:

(e)  provide information and advice on any matter—

(i)  to the Minister for the Minister’s consideration:

(ii)  to the Minister for presentation to the House of Representatives:

(f)  request advice, assistance, and information from any government depart- ment or any State enterprise as defined in section 2 of the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986."

Section 6, Electoral Act of 1993 

The Electoral Commission's powers are fairly broad.