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Ombudsmen Act 1975

Functions of Ombudsmen

21D: Consultation with Inspector-General of Defence

You could also call this:

"The Ombudsman can talk to the Inspector-General of Defence about important defence matters."

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You can talk to the Inspector-General of Defence about certain matters. The Ombudsman can discuss things with the Inspector-General of Defence who is in charge under section 7 of the Inspector-General of Defence Act 2023. This can be about anything, including investigations under this Act or other laws.

You can also talk about things that the Inspector-General of Defence is in charge of, even if someone did not make a complaint. The Ombudsman can share information with the Inspector-General of Defence if it is necessary for their discussion. This is allowed even if section 21 says something different.

The Ombudsman can have these discussions from time to time, which means it can happen regularly or whenever it is needed.

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21DConsultation with Inspector-General of Defence

  1. Notwithstanding anything in section 21, an Ombudsman may from time to time undertake consultation with the Inspector-General of Defence holding office under section 7 of the Inspector-General of Defence Act 2023 in relation to any matter, including (without limitation) consultation—

  2. 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 Inspector-General of Defence, 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 Inspector-General of Defence such information as the Ombudsman considers necessary for that purpose.

      Notes
      • Section 21D: inserted, on , by section 56 of the Inspector-General of Defence Act 2023 (2023 No 42).