(1) This section applies if the ombudsman proposes to make an adverse comment
about a person in a report under this Act.
(2) The ombudsman must not make
the proposed adverse comment unless, before the report is prepared, the
ombudsman gives the person an opportunity to make submissions about the
proposed adverse comment.
(3) If the person makes submissions and the
ombudsman still proposes to make the adverse comment, the ombudsman must
ensure the person’s defence is fairly stated in the report.
