Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013

The Ombudsman may, by legislative instrument, determine standards relating to the following:

procedures, to be complied with by the principal officers of agencies, for dealing with internal disclosures and possible internal disclosures;

the conduct of investigations under this Act;

the preparation, under section 51, of reports of investigations under this Act;

the giving of information and assistance under subsection 76(3), and the keeping of records for the purposes of that subsection.

Before determining a standard, the Ombudsman must consult the IGIS.

The Ombudsman must ensure that standards are in force under each of paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (c) at all times after the commencement of this section.