94EIndependence of the Ombudsman

94E Independence of the Ombudsman (1) The Ombudsman appointed in accordance with the **Ombudsman Act 1973** is an independent officer of the Parliament. (2) The functions, powers, rights, immunities and obligations of the Ombudsman are as specified in this section, the **Ombudsman Act 1973** and other laws of the State. (3) There are no implied functions, powers, rights, immunities or obligations arising from the Ombudsman being an independent officer of the Parliament. (4) The powers of the Parliament to act in relation to the Ombudsman are as specified in the **Ombudsman Act 1973**. (5) There are no implied powers of the Parliament arising from the Ombudsman being an independent officer of the Parliament. (6) Subject to this section, the **Ombudsman Act 1973** and other laws of the State, the Ombudsman has complete discretion in the performance or exercise of his or her functions or powers. (7) The Ombudsman is not to be removed or suspended from office except in accordance with the provisions of sections 3 and 4 of the **Ombudsman Act 1973** as in force immediately before the commencement of section 19 of the **Constitution (Parliamentary Reform) Act 2003** or provisions substituted for those sections which have the same effect. S. 94F inserted by No. 2/2003 s. 19.