17Parliamentary reference of matter for investigation

17 Parliamentary reference of matter for investigation (1) The Legislative Assembly or a committee of the Assembly may refer the following matters to the Ombudsman for investigation: (a) any matter within the Ombudsman's jurisdiction; (b) any administrative action taken by a public authority that would be within the Ombudsman's jurisdiction under section 16(2)(a) or (3) if: (i) the authority were to agree to the investigation; or (ii) the Ombudsman were satisfied there had been unreasonable delay by the authority in relation to the action. (2) The Ombudsman must investigate the matter.