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Ombudsman Act 1974
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#### 20 Entry on premises etc
20 Entry on premises etc
> > (1) In an investigation under this Act, the Ombudsman may, at any time—
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> > > (a) enter and inspect any premises occupied or used by a public authority as a public authority, and
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> > > (b) inspect and copy any document or thing in or on the premises.
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> > (2) A public authority that occupies or uses premises entered by the Ombudsman under this section must give the Ombudsman the reasonable assistance and access to facilities necessary to enable the Ombudsman to exercise powers under this section.
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> **s 20:** Am 2024 No 52, Sch 1\[5\] \[6\].