sec.55Report containing adverse comment

### sec.55 Report containing adverse comment This section applies if the ombudsman proposes to make an adverse comment about a person in a report under this Act. The ombudsman must not make the proposed adverse comment unless, before the report is prepared, the ombudsman gives the person an opportunity to make submissions about the proposed adverse comment. If the person makes submissions and the ombudsman still proposes to make the adverse comment, the ombudsman must ensure the person’s defence is fairly stated in the report. (sec.55-ssec.1) This section applies if the ombudsman proposes to make an adverse comment about a person in a report under this Act. (sec.55-ssec.2) The ombudsman must not make the proposed adverse comment unless, before the report is prepared, the ombudsman gives the person an opportunity to make submissions about the proposed adverse comment. (sec.55-ssec.3) If the person makes submissions and the ombudsman still proposes to make the adverse comment, the ombudsman must ensure the person’s defence is fairly stated in the report.