Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) If a complaint is made to the Ombudsman about a matter that could be the subject of a complaint under an Act to a complaints entity, the Ombudsman may refer the complaint to the entity.
(2) The Ombudsman must give written notice of the referral to:
(a) the complainant; and
(b) the public authority the subject of the complaint; and
(c) if the Ombudsman has given notice under section 47 to the responsible Minister – that Minister.