Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered ActsAfter section 75 —
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75A Ombudsman office not public sector entity The ombudsman office is prescribed not to be a public sector entity for the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 8(2)(s).
75B Ombudsman office to comply with obligations relating to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion The ombudsman office is prescribed for the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 25, definition
"prescribed entity" , paragraph (c).
75C Application of provisions of Public Sector Act 2022(1) A regulation may—(a) apply particular provisions of the Public Sector Act 2022 , including, for example, particular directives made under the Public Sector Act 2022 , to the ombudsman office, the ombudsman and officers of the ombudsman; and(b) provide for the way in which the provisions mentioned in paragraph (a) are to apply, including, for example, that they apply with or without change.(2) Before recommending to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1), the Minister must consult with the ombudsman about the proposed regulation.(3) If a regulation is made under subsection (1)—(a) the Public Sector Act 2022 applies to the ombudsman office, the ombudsman and officers of the ombudsman only to the extent provided for under the regulation; and(b) the Public Sector Act 2022 applies in the way mentioned in paragraph (a) with necessary changes.(4) Also, a regulation may prescribe anything necessary or convenient to be prescribed—(a) to enable a regulation under subsection (1) to be made; or(b) to carry out or give effect to a regulation made under subsection (1); or(c) because of the making of a regulation under subsection (1), including, for example, the portability of employment rights and entitlements.