PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 2002 - SECT 42 42. Referral of public interest disclosures to relevant public body for investigation

Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

42. Referral of public interest disclosures to relevant public body for investigation

(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Ombudsman may refer a disclosed matter to a public body to investigate if –

(a) the matter relates to a member, officer or employee of the public body; and

(b) the Ombudsman considers it appropriate to do so.

(2) Part 7 applies to the investigation of a matter referred to a public body under this section.

(3) Nothing in this section limits the operation of section 41.