Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Ombudsman Act 1973 - SECT 15

Ombudsman may refuse to investigate complaints in certain circumstances

15. Ombudsman may refuse to investigate complaints in certain circumstances

The Ombudsman may in his discretion decide not to entertain a complaint-

   (a)  where in his opinion-

   (i)  the subject-matter of the complaint is trivial; or

   (ii) the complaint is frivolous or vexatious or is not made in good faith;
        or

   (b)  where the complainant had had knowledge for more than twelve months of
        the administrative action complained about, and fails to give a
        satisfactory explanation for the delay in making the complaint.