Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
If, in the course of an investigation of a disclosed matter, it appears to the Ombudsman that there may be grounds for making a report adverse to a public body, a public officer or a councillor, the Ombudsman must, before making the report, give an opportunity to comment on the matter to –
(a) in the case of a public body or public officer, either the relevant Minister or the chief executive officer of the public body; or
(b) in the case of a councillor, either the relevant Minister or the mayor of the relevant council.