Northern Territory Numbered Acts

OMBUDSMAN ACT 2009 (NO 5 OF 2009) - SECT 20

If a question arises in relation to an investigation about whether the Ombudsman has jurisdiction to conduct the investigation, any of the following persons may apply to the Supreme Court to decide the question:

    (a)     the Ombudsman;

    (b)     if the investigation relates to administrative action of a public authority:

        (i)     the principal officer of the authority; and

        (ii)     for an investigation on a complaint – the complainant;

    (c)     if the investigation relates to a complaint about conduct of a police officer – the complainant, the Commissioner and the police officer.