29Referral to Ombudsman

29 Referral to Ombudsman

(1)  If the Inspector considers that a matter raised by, or during the course of, a mandatory inspection or an occasional inspection and review should be investigated by the Ombudsman or another person or a body that has functions under any law of Tasmania, another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth, the Inspector may refer the matter to the Ombudsman, or other person or body (as the case requires) for investigation.

(2)  The Inspector's powers to inspect or review, or report on, a matter are not affected by the matter having been referred under subsection (1) for investigation.