Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00563:section:62
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00563
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 62
Character Range: 51744–53358

62  Reviewing proposals relating to relevant legislation, policies and practices

Ombudsman may review on own initiative
 (1) The Ombudsman may review a proposal for relevant legislation, policies and practices, or to change relevant legislation, policies and practices, to determine:
 (a) the effect on small businesses and family enterprises if the proposal is carried out; and
 (b) ways in which the proposal might be improved to assist small businesses and family enterprises.

Minister may refer to Ombudsman for review
 (2) The Minister may refer a proposal for relevant legislation, policies and practices, or to change relevant legislation, policies and practices, to the Ombudsman for review.
 (3) If the Minister refers a proposal to the Ombudsman for review:
 (a) the Ombudsman must review the proposal to determine:
 (i) the effect on small businesses and family enterprises if the proposal is carried out; and
 (ii) ways in which the proposal might be improved to assist small businesses and family enterprises; and
 (b) the Ombudsman must give the Minister advice on the proposal, based on the review.
 (4) The Minister may specify any or all of the following:
 (a) that the advice is to be in writing;
 (b) a period within which the review is to be carried out and the advice is to be given;
 (c) any matter to which the Ombudsman is to have regard in carrying out the review or giving the advice.
 (5) The Ombudsman must comply with a requirement imposed by the Minister under subsection (4).
 (6) The Minister may withdraw or amend the referral at any time before the Ombudsman gives the advice.