34Persons affected to be informed of results of investigation by Ombudsman

#### 34 Persons affected to be informed of results of investigation by Ombudsman (1) Where the Ombudsman completes his or her investigation of a complaint or the actions of an AFP appointee, he or she shall furnish to the Commissioner and, unless the identity of the complainant is not known, to the complainant, in such manner and at such times as he or she thinks fit, particulars of the results of his or her investigation of the complaint or the actions of an AFP appointee. (3) Subject to subsection (4), the Ombudsman may, if he or she thinks fit, furnish to any Department, body or person comments or suggestions with respect to any matter relating to or arising out of his or her investigation of: (a) a complaint; or (b) the actions of an AFP appointee. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), where the Ombudsman makes a report to the Commissioner under section 31, the Ombudsman shall not, otherwise than in the report, furnish to the Commissioner comments or suggestions with respect to a matter to which the report relates. (5) Where the Ombudsman makes a report to the Commissioner under section 31 containing recommendations with respect to action in respect of which a complaint has been made: (a) the Ombudsman shall, if action that is, in the opinion of the Ombudsman, adequate and appropriate in the circumstances is not taken with respect to the recommendations within a reasonable time after the report is furnished to the Commissioner and the identity of the complainant is known—furnish to the complainant a copy of the recommendations, together with such comments (if any) as he or she thinks fit; or (b) in any other case where the identity of the complainant is known—the Ombudsman may furnish to the complainant a copy of the recommendations, together with such comments (if any) as he or she thinks fit.