The Ombudsman Act and amendments

How does the law apply to the Ombudsman?

The Office of the Ombudsman was set up under the Ombudsman Act 1980. It operates under this Act and amendments made to this Act.

The Disability Act 2005 also affects the role of the Ombudsman.

You can read the Acts and amendments that apply to the Ombudsman here:

• the Ombudsman Act 1980
• Ombudsman Amendment Act 2012
• other amendments to the Ombudsman Act
• the Disability Act 2005
• other legislation