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In forceWay of giving information
Part 4Powers and procedures for investigations
Division 1Ombudsman’s powers for conducting investigations
33 Way of giving information
(1)
If a person is required to give information under this division, whether or not through answering questions, the ombudsman may—
(a)
require the information to be given on oath; and
(b)
administer the required oath.
(2)
The oath to be taken by a person for this section is an oath that the information the person will give will be true.
(3)
A person required to give information on oath must not refuse to be sworn.Maximum penalty for subsection (3)—100 penalty units.
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