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OMBUDSMAN ACT 1976


TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   1.      Short title.  
   2.      Commencement.  
   3.      Interpretation.  
   4.      The establishment of offices of Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman.  
   5.      Functions of Ombudsman.  
   6.      Discretion not to investigate certain complaints.  
   7.      Complaints.  
   8.      Investigations.  
   9.      Power to require persons to answer questions and produce documents.  
   10.     Unreasonable delay in exercising power.  
   11.     Reference of question to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.  
   12.     Complainant to be informed.  
   13.     Power to examine witnesses.  
   14.     Power to enter premises.  
   15.     Reports by Ombudsman.  
   16.     Reports to Prime Minister.  
   17.     Special reports to Parliament.  
   18.     Reports relating to Northern Territory.  
   19.     Annual report and additional reports to Parliament.  
   20.     Definition.  
   21.     Appointment of Ombudsman.  
   22.     Tenure of office.  
   23.     Deputy Ombudsmen.  
   24.     Salary and allowances.  
   25.     Leave of absence.  
   26.     Resignation.  
   27.     Retirement.  
   28.     Suspension and removal of Ombudsman.  
   29.     Acting appointments.  
   30.     Superannuation.  
   31.     Staff.  
   32.     Preservation of rights.  
   33.     Ombudsman not to be sued.  
   34.     Delegation.  
   35.     Officers to observe secrecy.  
   36.     Offences.  
   37.     Protection from civil actions.  
   38.     Regulations.  


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