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Ombudsman Act 1976
20ZQReferral of complaints to other bodies
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#### 20ZQ Referral of complaints to other bodies
(1) If, in the opinion of the VET Student Loans Ombudsman, a complaint raises a matter that could be dealt with more effectively or conveniently by another body, the VET Student Loans Ombudsman must refer the matter to that body.
(2) If the VET Student Loans Ombudsman refers the matter to the other body, the VET Student Loans Ombudsman must:
(a) give notice to the complainant of the referral; and
(b) give the other body any information or documents that relate to the complaint and that are in the possession or under the control of the VET Student Loans Ombudsman.