Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00078:clause:1_147
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00078
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 147
Character Range: 298165–299105

147  Exchange of information between Ombudsman and State/Territory inspecting authorities
 (1) If the Ombudsman has obtained under this Part information relating to an authority of a State or Territory, the Ombudsman may give the information to another authority of that State or Territory (an inspecting authority) that:
 (a) has powers under the law of that State or Territory; and
 (b) has the function of making inspections of a similar kind to those provided for in clause 142 when the inspecting authority is exercising those powers.
 (2) However, the Ombudsman may give the information only if the Ombudsman is satisfied that giving the information is necessary to enable the inspecting authority to perform its functions in relation to the first‑mentioned authority of the State or Territory.
 (3) An inspecting authority may give the Ombudsman information relevant to the performance of the Ombudsman's functions under this Part.