Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

OMBUDSMAN (NORTHERN TERRITORY) ACT

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

           Part I Preliminary
   1.      Short title
   2.      Commencement
   3.      Interpretation
           Part II The Ombudsman for the Northern Territory
   4.      Ombudsman
   5.      Leave of absence
   6.      Resignation
   7.      Retirement
   8.      Suspension and removal
   9.      Acting appointment
   10.     Oath of office
   12.     Delegation
           Part III Jurisdiction and functions of Ombudsman
   13.     Departments and authorities
   14.     Matters for investigation
   14A.    Transfer of complaints and investigations to Ombudsman
   14B.    Referral of complaints from Information Commissioner
   15.     Reference from Legislative Assembly
   16.     Other investigations
   17.     Complaints
   17A.    Preliminary and minor inquiries
   17B.    Referral of complaints to Information Commissioner
   18.     Refusal to investigate
   19.     Procedure for investigations
   20.     Evidence
   21.     Entry onto premises
   22.     Non-disclosure of certain matters
   23.     Secrecy
   24.     Obstruction
   25.     Other offences
   26.     Procedure on completion of investigation
   27.     Complainant to be informed
   28.     Annual and other reports
   29.     Other reports on authority of Speaker
           Part IV Miscellaneous
   30.     Application to Supreme Court
   31.     Protection of Ombudsman and staff
   32.     Regulations
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