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(b) any evidence given to the Ombudsman;
(c) a document or thing produced to the Ombudsman.
(2) A person who contravenes a direction given under
subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to
a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
52. Delegation of powers – (1) The Ombudsman may
delegate to a member of staff any of the Ombudsman’s
functions, duties and powers under this Act (“delegation”)
except this power of delegation and the power to make any
report under this Act.
(2) A delegation:
(a) may be made to a member of staff or an office or a
class of staff or offices;
(b) may be made to a case or class of cases;
(c) may be subject to conditions;
(d) does not prevent the carrying out of delegated
functions, duties or powers by the Ombudsman;
(e) may be amended, suspended or revoked;
(f) continues until revoked;
(g) if the Ombudsman ceases to hold office, continues
as if the delegation were made by the successor.
(3) A person purporting to exercise a delegated power must,
when required, produce the authority of the delegation.
PART 7
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Division 1 – Office of the Ombudsman
53. Establishment – (1) The Office of Ombudsman
continues under this section comprising the following:
(a) the Ombudsman;
(b) one or more Assistant Ombudsmen;
(c) officers and staff;
(d) any other person engaged by the Ombudsman for
the purpose of this Act.
(2) Members of the staff report to and are accountable to the
Ombudsman.