Reviewing proposals relating to relevant legislation, policies and practices
62 Reviewing proposals relating to relevant legislation, policies and practices
Ombudsman may review on own initiative
The Ombudsman may review a proposal for relevant legislation, policies and practices, or to change relevant legislation, policies and practices, to determine:
the effect on small businesses and family enterprises if the proposal is carried out; and
ways in which the proposal might be improved to assist small businesses and family enterprises.
Minister may refer to Ombudsman for review
The Minister may refer a proposal for relevant legislation, policies and practices, or to change relevant legislation, policies and practices, to the Ombudsman for review.
If the Minister refers a proposal to the Ombudsman for review:
the Ombudsman must review the proposal to determine:
the effect on small businesses and family enterprises if the proposal is carried out; and
ways in which the proposal might be improved to assist small businesses and family enterprises; and
the Ombudsman must give the Minister advice on the proposal, based on the review.
The Minister may specify any or all of the following:
that the advice is to be in writing;
a period within which the review is to be carried out and the advice is to be given;
any matter to which the Ombudsman is to have regard in carrying out the review or giving the advice.
The Ombudsman must comply with a requirement imposed by the Minister under subsection (4).
The Minister may withdraw or amend the referral at any time before the Ombudsman gives the advice.
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