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Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981
35Powers of Ombudsman in relation to complaints referred to Investigation Division
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#### 35 Powers of Ombudsman in relation to complaints referred to Investigation Division
(1) At any time, and from time to time, the Ombudsman may discuss a complaint that is required to be, is being, or has been, investigated by the Investigation Division, or any aspect of such a complaint, with the complainant.
(2) At any time, and from time to time, after a complaint has been referred to the Investigation Division and before a copy of the report of the Investigation Division in relation to its investigation of the complaint has been furnished to him or her, the Ombudsman may do all or any of the following things:
(a) request the Commissioner to furnish to him or her a report concerning the progress of the investigation;
(b) request the Commissioner to arrange for him or her to have access to any document specified in the request, being a document that is in the possession or under the control of the Investigation Division and that is relevant to the complaint;
(c) with the consent of the Commissioner, interview a person (other than the complainant) in relation to the complaint.
(3) The Commissioner shall, as soon as practicable after receipt of a request under paragraph (2)(a) or (b) in relation to a complaint, cause the request to be complied with.