162   Consultation with Minister

(1)  The Ombudsman may consult with the Minister about a complaint at any stage and may for that purpose disclose to the Minister any information relating to or arising in connection with the complaint, including:

(a)  any matters arising from an investigation of the complaint, and

(b)  any report or proposed report relating to the complaint, and

(c)  any action taken or proposed to be taken in connection with the complaint.

(2)  The Ombudsman may consult with the Minister about any other matter related to the exercise of the Ombudsman’s functions under this Part.