Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts15. Reference from Legislative Assembly
(1) The Legislative Assembly or a Committee of the Assembly may refer to the Ombudsman for investigation any matter within his jurisdiction.
(2) Upon a reference to the Ombudsman under this section, he shall as soon as practicable, carry out the investigation and submit his report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
(3) Section 14(6) does not apply to any matter referred to the Ombudsman under this section, but, where, in relation to any such matter, any person has or had a right or remedy as referred to in section 14(6), the Ombudsman may refrain from commencing any investigation under this section until he is satisfied that that right or remedy cannot or will not be exercised or sought or, if it has been exercised or sought, the proceedings thereon have been finally concluded or abandoned.