(1) Section 3 of the Ombudsman Act 1980 is amended by the substitution of the following subsection for subsection (1):

"(1) There shall be paid to the holder of the office of Ombudsman such remuneration and allowances for expenses as the Minister may determine.".

(2) The amendment effected by subsection (1) shall not apply to the person who, on the commencement of this section, holds the office of Ombudsman.