OMBUDSMAN ACT 1978

Table of Provisions

PART I - Preliminary

• 1 Short title
• 2 Commencement
• 3 Interpretation
• 4 Application of Act
• 4A Ombudsman not to investigate certain complaints

PART II - The Ombudsman

• 5 Appointment, &c., of Ombudsman
• 6 Removal or suspension of Ombudsman
• 7 Supplementary provisions as to Ombudsman
• 8 Acting appointment
• 8A Deputy Ombudsman
• 9 Staff of the Ombudsman
• 10 Delegation of functions of Ombudsman
• 11 Exercise of Commonwealth jurisdiction

PART III - Jurisdiction and Functions of the Ombudsman Division 1 -

• 12 Matters subject to investigation

Division 2 - Initiation of investigations

• 13 Investigations – how commenced
• 14 Complaints
• 15 Investigation on reference by Governor
• 16 Investigation on reference by Parliament
• 16A Section 16A
• 17 Freedom of disclosure and communication to Ombudsman
• 18 Complaints by persons detained in custody
• 19 Time limit on bringing complaints, &c.
• 20 Position where alternative remedies are available
• 20A Ombudsman may make preliminary inquiries
• 21 Refusal to investigate complaints
• 22 Notice of refusal to investigate

Division 2A - Conciliation

• 22A Conciliation of complaints
• 22B Conciliation
• 22C Unsuccessful conciliation attempt
• 22D Conciliation proceedings not admissible
• 22E Cost of conciliation

Division 3 - Conduct of investigations

• 23 Ombudsman to give notice of investigation
• 23A Procedure on investigation
• 24 Evidence, &c.
• 25 Entry of premises

Division 3A - Secrecy and obstruction of Ombudsman

• 26 Secrecy, &c.
• 27 Obstruction of Ombudsman, &c.

Division 4 - Action on investigations

• 28 Procedure on completion of investigation
• 29 Information to complainant on investigation

Division 5 - Annual and other reports of the Ombudsman

• 30 Annual and other reports to Parliament
• 31 Special reports to public

PART IV - Miscellaneous

• 32 Application to Supreme Court
• 33 Protection of Ombudsman and officers
• 33A Exemption from Right to Information Act 2009
• 34 Penalties
• 35 Regulations
• 36 Section 36
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