Conducting of enquiries
13A Conducting of enquiries
The Ombudsman may conduct an enquiry for the purpose of determining whether—
S. 13A(1)(a) amended by Nos 85/2012 s. 147, 30/2016 s. 56(1)(a).
an investigation under this Act should be conducted; or
S. 13A(1)(b) amended by Nos 30/2016 s. 56(1)(b), 2/2019 s. 79(Sch. 1 Pt C item 3(a)).
the matter (other than a public interest complaint) may be resolved informally.
S. 13A(2) amended by Nos 82/2012 s. 228(a), 30/2016 s. 70(2)(q).
The Ombudsman may conduct an enquiry either an own motion or as a consequence of a complaint under section 14, a referred complaint or a referred matter.
S. 13A(3) amended by Nos 82/2012 s. 228(b), 30/2016 s. 56(2), 2/2019 s. 79 (Sch. 1 Pt C item 3(b)).
The principal officer of an authority or a public interest disclosure entity (if any) must assist the Ombudsman in the conduct of an enquiry.
S. 13A(4) inserted by No. 2/2019 s. 152.
A person who is under the age of 16 years but of or over the age of 10 years may voluntarily provide information to the Ombudsman during an enquiry.
S. 13B inserted by No. 62/1989 s. 9.
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