31LInterpretation

#### 31L Interpretation 31L Interpretation > > (1) In this Part— > > > > civil proceedings means proceedings instituted under section 31S or 31U. > > > > corrective action has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > counselling includes psychological counselling. > > > > CS CRAMA matter means a matter in relation to which the Ombudsman may exercise functions under the [Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-002). > > > > detriment has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > detrimental action has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > detrimental action offence means an offence against section 31R. > > > > disclose information has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > legally privileged communication has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > limited protected action—see section 31M(3). > > > > position has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > protected action—see section 31M(1). > > > > protected obligation—see section 31N. > > > > protected person means a person who takes protected action. > > > > public interest disclosure has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > reasonable management action—see section 31O(3). > > > > role has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > serious maladministration has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > > serious wrongdoing has the same meaning as in the [Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2022-014). > > > (2) In this Part, a reference to the Ombudsman includes a reference to the Ombudsman when exercising functions under the [Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-002). > > > (3) In this Part, a reference to a person assisting the Ombudsman includes a reference to a person who has assisted, is assisting or proposes to assist the Ombudsman. > > **s 31L:** Ins 2022 No 14, Sch 5\[9\].