OMBUDSMAN ACT 1973 - SECT 25 Annual and other reports to Parliament

OMBUDSMAN ACT 1973 - SECT 25

S. 25(1) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(4)(f).

    (1)     The Ombudsman must make a report to Parliament on the performance of the Ombudsman's functions during each financial year.

Note to s. 25(1) inserted by No. 85/2012 s. 163, amended by No. 2/2019 s. 79(Sch.  1 Pt C item 31).

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See also section 69 of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 for other matters that must be included in the Ombudsman's report.

S. 25(1A) inserted by No. 2/2019 s. 177.

    (1A)     The Ombudsman must prepare a report of the operations of the office of the Ombudsman during each financial year that includes an account of the implementation of the annual plan required under section 24B.

S. 25(2) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(4)(f).

    (2)     The Ombudsman may at any time make a report to Parliament on any matter arising in connection with the performance of the Ombudsman's functions.

    (3)     Nothing in this section limits the Ombudsman's right to make a report to Parliament under any other provision of this Act.

S. 25AA (Heading) amended by No. 82/2012 s. 241.

S. 25AA inserted by No. 79/2004 s. 73.