PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 2002 - SECT 71 Ombudsman's powers in relation to certain investigations
PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 2002 - SECT 71
Ombudsman's powers in relation to certain investigations
(1) If an investigation by a public body is referred to the Ombudsman under section 68 or taken over by the Ombudsman under section 69 or 77A , the Ombudsman may (a) commence a new investigation; or(b) complete the investigation; or(c) refer the investigation back to the public body to investigate with recommendations about the future conduct of the investigation; or(d) refer the matter to another public body to investigate.(2) If an investigation is taken over by the Ombudsman under section 69 , the Ombudsman may also inquire into the conduct of the investigation by the public body.(3) Divisions 3 and 4 of Part 6 apply to an investigation commenced, referred to or taken over by the Ombudsman under this Division.