Div 7Ombudsman review

Division 7—Ombudsman review 40XA  Annual reviews by Ombudsman  (1) For the purposes of this section, the review periods are:  (a) the period of 12 months commencing on the day on which the Law Enforcement (AFP Professional Standards and Related Measures) Act 2006 commences; and  (b) each succeeding period of 12 months.  (2) At least once in each review period, the Ombudsman must, for the purposes of reviewing the administration of this Part during that period, inspect the records of AFP conduct issues and AFP practices issues that have been, or are being, dealt with under Divisions 3 and 4 during that period. 40XB  Ad hoc reviews by Ombudsman   The Ombudsman may, at any time, inspect the records of AFP conduct issues and AFP practices issues dealt with under Divisions 3 and 4 for the purposes of reviewing the administration of this Part. 40XC  Commissioner to provide information and access to documents   For the purposes of a review conducted under section 40XA or 40XB, the Ombudsman may require the Commissioner to give the Ombudsman the information, and the access to documents, that the Ombudsman requests. 40XD  Annual reports by Ombudsman  (1) The Ombudsman must, as soon as practicable after 30 June each year, prepare a report of the Ombudsman’s work and activities under this Division during the preceding 12 months and give copies of the report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for presentation to the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively.  (2) The report must include comments as to the comprehensiveness and adequacy of the administration of matters under Divisions 3 and 4.