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 - Integrity Commission Act 2018
For a list of Commonwealth Ombudsman instruments, please visit the Commonwealth Ombudsman website.