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OMBUDSMAN ACT 1976 - SECT 10A Ombudsman may refer questions to the AAT

OMBUDSMAN ACT 1976 - SECT 10A

Ombudsman may refer questions to the AAT

  (1)   Where the Ombudsman is investigating the taking of action by a Department or by a prescribed authority under a power, whether conferred by an enactment or otherwise, the Ombudsman may refer a specified question about the taking of the action, or the exercise of the power, to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal if he or she thinks it appropriate.

  (2)   If the Ombudsman refers a question to the Tribunal, the Ombudsman must, as soon as practicable, give written notice of the referral to the principal officer.

  (3)   The Tribunal may give an advisory opinion on the question.