Ombudsman Act 2009

(1) The

Commissioner must:

(a) consider the Ombudsman's assessment and recommendations in the report; and

(b) give written notice to the Ombudsman of:

(i) if the Commissioner agrees with the assessment and recommendations –

the agreement; or

(ii) if the Commissioner does not agree with the assessment or a recommendation – the disagreement and the reasons for it.

(2) On receipt of a notice under subsection (1)(b)(ii), the Ombudsman must, after considering the Commissioner's reasons, by written notice given to the Commissioner:

(a) confirm or vary the assessment or recommendation; or

(b) substitute a new assessment or recommendation.