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Ombudsmen Act 1975

Functions of Ombudsmen

21B: Consultation with Health and Disability Commissioner

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"Ombudsman talks to Health and Disability Commissioner about important issues"

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An Ombudsman can talk to the Health and Disability Commissioner about things that relate to the Ombudsman's job. You can find out more about the Health and Disability Commissioner's role in the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. The Ombudsman can share information with the Health and Disability Commissioner if it is needed for their discussion.

The Ombudsman can discuss things like making a decision under section 17B, or something that happens during an investigation. They can also talk about things that the Health and Disability Commissioner is in charge of, even if it is not about a specific complaint. The Ombudsman can give the Health and Disability Commissioner the information they need to have a useful discussion.

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21BConsultation with Health and Disability Commissioner

  1. Notwithstanding anything in section 21, an Ombudsman may from time to time undertake consultation with the Health and Disability Commissioner under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 in relation to any matter relating to the functions of the Ombudsman, including (without limitation) consultation—

  2. for the purposes of making a determination under section 17B:
    1. in relation to any matter arising out of or in the course of an investigation under this Act or any other enactment:
      1. in relation to any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Health and Disability Commissioner, whether or not the matter arises out of a particular complaint made under this Act,—
          1. and, for the purposes of any such consultation, an Ombudsman may disclose to the Health and Disability Commissioner such information as the Ombudsman considers necessary for that purpose.

        Notes
        • Section 21B: inserted, on , by section 76(2) of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (1994 No 88).