Section 486Q — Application of Ombudsman Act 1976

486Q Application of Ombudsman Act 1976

(1) Subject to this Part, the Ombudsman Act 1976 applies in relation to the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s preparation of an assessment under section 486O (including his or her consideration of the report under section 486N to which the assessment relates), as if the preparation of the assessment were an investigation under that Act.

(2) The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s functions include the functions conferred on the Commonwealth Ombudsman by this Part.

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