Commentary on Sections Summary References to the PPF Ombudsman Section 213: Reference of reviewable matter to the PPF Ombudsman
780.This section provides that regulations must make provision for prescribed persons to be able to refer reconsideration decisions under section 207 (review and reconsideration by the Board of reviewable matters) to the PPF Ombudsman. Subsection (3) provides that the regulations must require the PPF Ombudsman to conduct an oral hearing or dispose of the matter by written representations. The PPF Ombudsman shall be allowed to consider any evidence not previously available to the Board or the Reconsideration Committee of the Board.
781.Subsection (4) provides that regulations may make provision in relation to investigations and determinations of the PPF Ombudsman. For example, the regulations may deal with rights to make representations to the PPF Ombudsman, costs and expenses, and staying certain proceedings in prescribed circumstances. Subsection (5) provides that regulations may also make other provision. For example, they may confer power on the PPF Ombudsman to direct the Board to pay such compensation as he may direct, and to confer on the Board such other powers as may be required when the PPF Ombudsman remits a matter to it.