Victorian Numbered Acts

INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES, OVERSIGHT AND INDEPENDENCE) ACT 2019 (NO. 2 OF 2019) - SECT 148

After section 2 of the Ombudsman Act 1973 insert —

        " 2A     Objectives

The objectives of this Act are—

        (a)     to provide a timely, efficient, effective, flexible and independent means of resolving complaints about administrative action of authorities; and

        (b)     to provide for the identification, investigation, exposure and prevention of maladministration; and

        (c)     to assist in the identification, investigation, exposure and prevention of improper conduct and corrupt conduct; and

        (d)     to assist in improving the quality of administration and complaint handling practices and procedures of authorities; and

        (e)     to facilitate the education of the Victorian community and the public sector about matters relating to the functions of the Ombudsman.".