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.
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