19Offence: obstructing the Ombudsman

#### 19 Offence: obstructing the Ombudsman 19 Offence: obstructing the Ombudsman > A person who— > > > (a) prevents the Ombudsman from exercising a function under section 17, or > > > (b) hinders or obstructs the Ombudsman in the exercise of such a function, or > > > (c) without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with a requirement made or to answer a question of the Ombudsman asked in accordance with section 17, or > > > (d) furnishes the Ombudsman with information knowing that it is false or misleading in a material particular, > > is guilty of an offence. > > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. > > **s 19:** Ins 2002 No 42, Sch 1 \[21\].