Introduced April 30. The will protect the use of the name “Ombudsman” by restricting its use to persons appointed under the Ombudsman Act 1975 and follows inconclusive legal proceedingsby the Office of the Ombudsman to prevent a commercial company using the term ombudsman. First reading on May 8 and referred to the Governance and Administration Committee with a report due by Nov 8. Opposed by National and ACT who said it was a waste of time of the House. Reported back on Oct 30. Second reading on Dec 17 with National and ACT still opposed. Committee stage completed on Feb 12. Third reading completed on March 4 with National and ACT still mocking it. Ombudsmen (Protection of Name) Amendment Bill