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(f) to consult, engage and cooperate with relevant civil
society organisations, including business and
labour organisations, ethnic and minority
organisations, and academic institutions, as the
Ombudsman considers appropriate;
(g) to consult, engage and cooperate with other
national, regional and international human rights
bodies as the Ombudsman considers appropriate;
(h) to advise on any matter referred to the Ombudsman
by the Government, having regards to the
available resources and priorities of the
Ombudsman;
(i) to produce and publicise reports on any of the
functions in this section;
(j) to do anything incidental or conducive to the
performance of any of the functions in this
section or carry out any other human rights
function under this Act.
Division 2 – Inquiries
34. Initiating inquiries – If the Ombudsman becomes
aware of widespread, systemic or entrenched situations or
practices that violate human rights, the Ombudsman may
initiate an inquiry.
35. No inquiry on matters before the courts – The
Ombudsman may not inquire into a matter that is the subject of
any proceedings pending in any court, unless the court
proceedings have been unreasonably delayed and are invited to
do so under section 33(d).
36. Inquiry reports – (1) If an inquiry finds evidence of
human rights violations, the report may include any or all of the
following:
(a) a determination that a violation of human rights has
occurred and should not be repeated or
continued;
(b) a recommendation that a person should perform
reasonable acts to redress the violation of human
rights; and
(c) a recommendation that victims of violations are
entitled to compensation for any loss or damage
suffered;