19Reports to Speaker

19 Reports to Speaker (1) This section applies if the ombudsman— (a) gives an agency a report under section 18; and (b) considers that action that is adequate and appropriate in the circumstances is not taken within a reasonable time in relation to a matter or recommendation stated in the report. (2) After having regard to any comments given to the ombudsman by the agency in relation to the report, the ombudsman may give the report and any comments from the agency about the report (the final report)— (a) to the Chief Minister for a written response; or (b) if the ombudsman considers that in the circumstances it is appropriate for the final report to be given directly to the Speaker—to the Speaker.

Reports Division 2.3 (3) If the ombudsman gives the Chief Minister the final report under subsection (2) (a), the ombudsman may give the Speaker the final report if— (a) the ombudsman considers that the Chief Minister’s written response is not adequate or appropriate; or (b) the Chief Minister has not given the ombudsman a written response within a reasonable time. (4) The Speaker must present the final report to the Legislative Assembly on the first sitting day after receiving the report. (5) The Minister must present a written response to the final report to the Legislative Assembly within 3 months after the day the report was presented to the Legislative Assembly.