# Application of Ombudsman Act 1976

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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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