Northern Territory Numbered Acts

OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 178

(1)     Section 162(6)

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a magistrate allows

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the Commissioner or a magistrate allows under subsection (9)

(2)     Section 162(7)

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all the words from "The" to "apply"

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At any time before the end of the 6 month period, application may be made

(3)     After section 162(7)

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    (7A)     The application must:

    (a)     be made by a member of or above the rank of Commander; and

    (b)     be made to:

        (i)     if the extension of time sought is not more than 12 months – the Commissioner; or

        (ii)     otherwise – a magistrate.

    (7B)     Also, the Ombudsman may make the application to the Commissioner if:

    (a)     the alleged breach of discipline arises out of an investigation or police complaints resolution process under the Ombudsman Act ; and

    (b)     the extension of time sought is not more than 12 months.

(4)     Section 162(9)

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A magistrate

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The Commissioner or a magistrate

(5)     Section 162(9)

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the Commissioner

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the applicant

(6)     Section 162(10)

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magistrate shall

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Commissioner or magistrate must