29Reports

29 Reports

(1)  The Ombudsman –

(a) may prepare a report of his or her findings and conclusions at any time during an investigation; and

(b) must prepare such a report at the conclusion of an investigation.

(2)  A copy of each report must be provided to –

(a) [Section 29 Subsection (2) amended by No. 40 of 2004, s. 23, Applied:01 Jan 2005] any energy entity mentioned in the report; and

(b) the complainant.

(3)  A copy of each report may be provided to –

(a) any person who, under a law of Tasmania, another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth, has a function exercisable in relation to a matter raised in the report; and

(b) the Minister; and

(c) the Energy Minister; and

(d) [Section 29 Subsection (3) amended by No. 40 of 2004, s. 23, Applied:01 Jan 2005] [Section 29 Subsection (3) amended by No. 20 of 2013, s. 39, Applied:20 Jun 2013] the Regulator; and

(e) any other person the Ombudsman considers appropriate.

(4)  Subject to section 30 , a report may contain information, comments, opinions and recommendations for action.