Ombudsman Act 1976

This section applies if:

either:

the Ombudsman obtains information or a document in relation to a Commonwealth agency (within the meaning of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986) in the course of performing a function under this or any other Act; or

the Ombudsman prepares a report or other information in relation to an agency referred to in subparagraph (i); and

the Ombudsman is of the opinion that the information, document or report is, or may be, relevant to the performance by the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security of a function of the Inspector‑General.

Nothing in this Act precludes the Ombudsman from:

disclosing the information; or

making a statement that includes the information; or

giving the document;