16Investigations referred by Parliament

16 Investigations referred by Parliament

S. 16(1) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(2)(r).

(1) At any time—

(a) the Legislative Council or a committee of the Legislative Council;

(b) the Legislative Assembly or a committee of the Legislative Assembly; or

(c) a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament—

may refer to the Ombudsman for investigation and report any matter, other than a matter concerning a judicial proceeding, which that House or committee considers should be investigated by the Ombudsman.

S. 16(2) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(2)(r).

(2) Where a matter is referred to the Ombudsman pursuant to subsection (1), the Ombudsman shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Act, forthwith investigate that matter and report thereon.

Note to s. 16(2) inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 230(a).

Section 25AB provides for the manner of reporting.

S. 16(3) repealed by No. 82/2012 s. 230(b).

Pt 4 Div. 2A (Heading and s. 16A) inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 231.