Ombudsman Act 1972

The Ombudsman must prepare directions and guidelines governing reporting to the Ombudsman of matters that an inquiry agency, public authority or public officer reasonably suspects involves misconduct or maladministration in public administration.

The directions and guidelines—

must include guidance as to how matters may be reported; and

must be made available free of charge on the Internet, and at premises established for the receipt of complaints or reports by the Ombudsman, for inspection by members of the public.

A public authority or public officer may report to the Ombudsman any matter that the authority or officer reasonably suspects involves misconduct or maladministration in public administration.

The Attorney‑General may, in any event, report such matters to the Ombudsman for consideration as the Attorney‑General considers appropriate.