Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00139:clause:1_21ah
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00139
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 21AH
Character Range: 15733–16625

21AH  Referral of matters raised in complaints
 (1) The National Student Ombudsman may refer a matter raised in a complaint made under this Part to another Commonwealth entity or a State or Territory body if:
 (a) the National Student Ombudsman is of the opinion that the matter could be dealt with more effectively or conveniently by the other Commonwealth entity or the State or Territory body; and
 (b) the complainant agrees to the matter being referred.
 (2) If the National Student Ombudsman refers the matter to another Commonwealth entity or a State or Territory body, the National Student Ombudsman must:
 (a) give written notice to the complainant of the referral; and
 (b) give the Commonwealth entity or the State or Territory body any information or documents that relate to the complaint and that are in the possession, or under the control, of the National Student Ombudsman.