The Ombudsman operates under a range of Tasmanian legislation. The following Acts set out the Ombudsman’s functions, powers, and the types of matters that can be investigated.
Tasmanian Legislation
Commissions of Inquiry Act 1995
Freedom of Information Act 1991 (repealed)
Personal Information Protection Act 2004
Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002
Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008