Section 89H — Freedom of Information Act 1982: Complaints to Ombudsman—certain rights not affected by certificates

(1) This section applies if: (a) the Ombudsman has commenced an investigation of a decision made under this Act not to grant a request for access to a document; and (b) the Attorney-General furnishes a certificate to the Ombudsman under paragraph 9(3)(a), (c) or (d) of the Ombudsman Act 1976 in relation to that investigation. (2) The certificate does not affect the Ombudsman’s right to: (a) seek from any person the reasons for a decision made under this Act not to give access to an exempt document; or (b) require any person to give any information or to answer any questions concerning the decision.