Oversight Legislation Amendment (Robodebt Royal Commission Response and Other Measures) Act 2025 (7 of 2025)

Schedule 1   Amendments

Part 1   Main amendments

Ombudsman Act 1976

13   Before section 33

Insert:

32 Duty of principal officer etc. to assist Ombudsman

(1) A principal officer of a Department or prescribed authority must ensure the Department or prescribed authority uses its best endeavours to assist the Ombudsman in the performance of the Ombudsman's functions.

(2) An officer of a Department or prescribed authority must use the officer's best endeavours to assist the Ombudsman in the performance of the Ombudsman's functions.