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OMBUDSMAN ACT 2001 - SECT 90 Right to interpreter or other help

OMBUDSMAN ACT 2001 - SECT 90

Right to interpreter or other help

90 Right to interpreter or other help

(1) This section applies if the ombudsman considers a person (the
"relevant person" ) dealing with the ombudsman under this Act before or in an investigation is unable, because of inadequate knowledge of the English language or, for another reason, to understand English or speak English with reasonable fluency.
(2) The ombudsman must take all reasonable steps to ensure an interpreter or other suitable person is available to help the relevant person and the ombudsman communicate effectively.