Legislation and Delegations

The ACT Ombudsman has certain functions and powers granted to it under Australian Capital Territory (ACT) legislation and delegation instruments as listed below:

Legislation

• Ombudsman Act 1989 (ACT)
• Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 
• Freedom of Information Act 2016
• Integrity Commission Act 2018

Delegations

ACT Ombudsman Instruments

• Arrangements made under the Freedom of Information Act 2016 (ACT) - Information Officers
• Authorisations made under the Crimes (Assumed Identities) Act 2009
• Authorisations made under the Crimes (Controlled Operations) Act 2008
• Authorisations made under the Crimes (Surveillance Devices) Act 2010
• Authorisations made under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012
• Delegations - Freedom of Information 2016 (ACT) - Decisions
• Instrument of delegation and authorisation under the Ombudsman Act 1989 and CYP Act 2008
• Instrument of delegation - Inspector of the Integrity Commission Act 2018

For a list of Commonwealth Ombudsman instruments, please visit the Commonwealth Ombudsman website.