Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

OMBUDSMAN ACT 1978

- Act 82 of 1978
- Royal Assent 31 January 1979

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART I - Preliminary

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

   PART II - The Ombudsman

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

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

   12.     12. Matters subject to investigation

           Division 2 - Initiation of investigations

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

           Division 2A - Conciliation

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

           Division 3 - Conduct of investigations

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

           Division 3A - Secrecy and obstruction of Ombudsman

   26.     26. Secrecy, &c.
   27.     27. Obstruction of Ombudsman, &c.
   28.     28. Procedure on completion of investigation
   29.     29. Information to complainant on investigation

           Division 5 - Annual and other reports of the Ombudsman

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

   PART IV - Miscellaneous

   32.     32. Application to Supreme Court
   33.     33. Protection of Ombudsman and officers
   33A.    33A. Exemption from Freedom of Information Act 1991
   34.     34. Penalties
   35.     35. Regulations
   36.     36. 
           SCHEDULE 2


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