s. 47 In section 20(1)(a)(iii) of the Ombudsman Act after "section 20A" ", 20B, 20C 1973, insert or 20D". 46 New section 20D inserted After section 20C of the Ombudsman Act 1973 insert— "20D Communication of information to Freedom of Information Commissioner The Ombudsman or the Acting Ombudsman must communicate to the Freedom of Information Commissioner appointed under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 any information obtained or received in the course of, or as a result of, the exercise of the functions of the Ombudsman under this Act, being information relating to a complaint referred to the Freedom of Information Commissioner under section 15C.". 47 New section 34 inserted After section 33 of the Ombudsman Act 1973 insert— "34 Transitional provision—complaints under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 Despite the amendment of this Act by section 43 of the Freedom of Information Amendment (Freedom of Information Commissioner) Act 2012, this Act continues to apply to any complaint made to the Ombudsman before the commencement of section 43 in relation to an administrative action under the Freedom of Information
In section 20(1)(a)(iii) of the Ombudsman Act 1973, after "section 20A" insert ", 20B, 20C or 20D". 46 New section 20D inserted After section 20C of the Ombudsman Act 1973 insert— "20D Communication of information to Freedom of Information Commissioner The Ombudsman or the Acting Ombudsman must communicate to the Freedom of Information Commissioner appointed under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 any information obtained or received in the course of, or as a result of, the exercise of the functions of the Ombudsman under this Act, being information relating to a complaint referred to the Freedom of Information Commissioner under section 15C.". 47 New section 34 inserted s. 47 After section 33 of the Ombudsman Act 1973 insert— "34 Transitional provision—complaints under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 Despite the amendment of this Act by section 43 of the Freedom of Information Amendment (Freedom of Information Commissioner) Act 2012, this Act continues to apply to any complaint made to the Ombudsman before the commencement of section 43 in relation to an administrative action under the Freedom of Information
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