Northern Territory Numbered Acts

OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 103

    (1)     The Commissioner must:

    (a)     consider the Ombudsman's assessment and recommendations in the report; and

    (b)     give written notice to the Ombudsman of:

        (i)     if the Commissioner agrees with the assessment and recommendations – the agreement; or

        (ii)     if the Commissioner does not agree with the assessment or a recommendation – the disagreement and the reasons for it.

    (2)     On receipt of a notice under subsection (1)(b)(ii), the Ombudsman must, after considering the Commissioner's reasons, by written notice given to the Commissioner:

    (a)     confirm or vary the assessment or recommendation; or

    (b)     substitute a new assessment or recommendation.