19Reference to another authority for investigation

19 Reference to another authority for investigation

(1)  [Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 20 of 2013, s. 36, Applied:20 Jun 2013] [Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 40 of 2004, s. 13, Applied:01 Jan 2005] If the Ombudsman considers that a matter raised by, or during the course of, an investigation should be investigated by the Regulator or a tribunal, a board or another person under a law of Tasmania, the Commonwealth, a Territory of the Commonwealth or another State, the Ombudsman may refer the matter to the Regulator or that tribunal, board or other person for investigation.

(2)  If the Ombudsman considers that a matter raised by, or during the course of, an investigation is of such nature or complexity that it would be more appropriately dealt with by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Ombudsman may recommend that proceedings be commenced in that court.