26Can a complaint be withdrawn?

#### 26 Can a complaint be withdrawn? 26 Can a complaint be withdrawn? > > (1) A complainant may withdraw a community services complaint at any time by notice in writing to the Ombudsman. > > > (2) On the withdrawal of a complaint, the Ombudsman may cease to deal with it or may continue to deal with the matter the subject of the complaint if it appears to the Ombudsman that— > > > > > (a) the matter raises a significant issue of public safety or public interest, or > > > > > (b) the matter raises a significant question as to the appropriate care or treatment of a person by a service provider. > > **ss 25–27:** Ins 2002 No 42, Sch 1 \[22\].