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Ombudsman Act 1976
5BTransfer of complaints from the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security
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#### 5B Transfer of complaints from the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security
A complaint is taken to have been made under this Act in respect of action taken by:
(a) ACC (except action taken by an examiner of ACC performing functions or exercising powers as an examiner); or
(b) the Australian Federal Police;
if the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security transfers all or part of the complaint to the Ombudsman under section 32AG of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986.
> Note: A complaint or part of a complaint can also be transferred from the Ombudsman to the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and Security under section 6F of this Act.