Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) Before commencing an investigation under this Act of an administrative action taken by or on behalf of a public authority, the Ombudsman must give written notice of his or her intention to carry out the investigation –
(a) to the principal officer of the public authority; and
(b) to the complainant, if the investigation is being made as a result of a complaint.
(2) The Ombudsman is to notify a principal officer and the responsible Minister before the Ombudsman commences an investigation of an administrative action taken by or on behalf of a public authority –
(a) on the Ombudsman's own motion; or
(b) on a reference made under section 15 or 16; or
(c) if section 24(1) applies.