Ombudsman Act 2009

(1) This section applies if, in consequence of the conduct of a police complaints resolution process or investigation of police conduct:

(a) a police officer is charged with an offence; or

(b) disciplinary procedures, or other steps the Commissioner considers necessary as mentioned in section 104(1)(a), are taken.

(2) The

Commissioner must give written notice to the Ombudsman of:

(a) the laying of the charge or the action taken; and

(b) if the police officer is charged with an offence or disciplinary procedures are started against the officer – the final outcome of the proceeding for the charge or disciplinary procedures.

(3) The

Ombudsman must not disclose the final outcome of the disciplinary procedures to the complainant or anyone else without the consent of the Commissioner.