Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Act 2024 (139 of 2024)

Schedule 1   National Student Ombudsman

Part 1   Main amendments

Ombudsman Act 1976

6   At the end of Division 2 of Part III

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31A Engagement of persons to conduct alternative dispute resolution processes

(1) The Ombudsman may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, engage a person to conduct a kind of alternative dispute resolution process under Subdivision D of Division 3 of Part IIF.

(2) The Ombudsman must not engage a person under subsection (1) unless the Ombudsman is satisfied, having regard to the person's qualifications and experience, that the person is a suitable person to conduct the relevant kind of dispute resolution process.

(3) Persons are to be engaged on the terms and conditions that the Ombudsman determines in writing.