159Protection from liability – complainants and informants

159 Protection from liability – complainants and informants (1) A person is not liable in any civil proceeding in relation to: (a) making a complaint; or (b) giving information for: (i) the making of preliminary inquiries; or

Ombudsman Act 2009 69 (ii) the conciliation or mediation process; or (iii) the police complaints resolution process; or (iv) an investigation. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the complaint was made or the information is provided in bad faith. (3) A civil proceeding must not be brought against a person in relation to an act mentioned in subsection (1) without the leave of the Supreme Court. (4) The Court must not grant leave unless it is satisfied there is substantial ground for the contention the person acted in bad faith.