Ombudsman Act 2009
54Investigation at public authority's premises
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54 Investigation at public authority's premises The Ombudsman may, at a reasonable time: (a) enter and inspect premises (other than premises, or the part of premises, used as a residence) occupied by a public authority; and (b) take into the premises the persons and things the Ombudsman reasonably requires for the investigation; and (c) take extracts from, or copy in any way, documents located at the premises; and (d) require an officer of the authority at the premises to give the Ombudsman reasonable help in exercising a power mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).