Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) Act 1962
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The Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) Act 1962 is the New Zealand statute that originally established the office of the Ombudsman to investigate complaints about government administration and promote fairness in the public sector.
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament
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New Zealand statute ⓘ |
| aimsToEnsure |
accountability of public sector agencies
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fairness in government administration ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
New Zealand government departments
NERFINISHED
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New Zealand public sector agencies ⓘ New Zealand public service ⓘ |
| branchOfLaw |
administrative law
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constitutional law ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| createsOffice |
Ombudsman of New Zealand
NERFINISHED
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Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedToPromote | good administration in government agencies ⓘ |
| designedToProtect | the public from unfair administrative action ⓘ |
| enables | citizens to complain about maladministration ⓘ |
| enactedBy | New Zealand Parliament NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishesMechanismFor |
independent review of administrative decisions
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investigation of complaints by members of the public ⓘ |
| focusesOn | maladministration in the public sector ⓘ |
| governs |
appointment of the Ombudsman
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independence of the Ombudsman ⓘ tenure of the Ombudsman ⓘ |
| hasEffectOn | rights of individuals dealing with New Zealand public authorities ⓘ |
| introducedInstitution | parliamentary ombudsman model in New Zealand ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | New Zealand ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalForm | primary legislation ⓘ |
| oversightOf | executive branch administration in New Zealand ⓘ |
| purpose |
to establish the office of the Ombudsman
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to promote fairness in the public sector ⓘ to provide for investigation of complaints about government administration ⓘ |
| regulates |
functions of the Ombudsman
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powers of the Ombudsman ⓘ procedures for handling complaints ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Ombudsman
NERFINISHED
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complaints investigation ⓘ parliamentary oversight ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Ombudsmen Act 1975 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shortDescription | Statute establishing the office of the Ombudsman in New Zealand ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
administrative justice
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public administration oversight ⓘ |
| typeOfRemedyProvided |
non‑binding recommendations
GENERATED
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reports to Parliament GENERATED ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Ombudsman of New Zealand
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Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) Act 1962
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