Commonwealth Ombudsman @CwealthOmb
Working to ensure fair and accountable administration. Visit https://t.co/pRIRufzgcz for more information. ombudsman.gov.au Australia Joined November 2009-
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The ACT Ombudsman has developed two information sessions specifically for religious designated entities. These sessions online between 30 April and 22 May 2024. Each session will take approximately two hours. If you would like further information please email [email protected]
Today the Commonwealth Ombudsman, ACT Ombudsman and Inspector-General of Taxation / Taxation Ombudsman published best practice principles for re-raising and notifying people about older debts in: How to tell people they owe the government money. bit.ly/3VxHNNx
The Commonwealth Ombudsman published a report on law enforcement's use of covert electronic surveillance. It highlights findings with the access to stored communications, telecommunication data, industry assistance and international production orders. bit.ly/3vcBCUG
Members of the #AustralianNPM made a joint response to the report of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture’s 2022 Australian visit. Where not yet done, all governments should appoint, legislate and resource NPMs: bit.ly/3Vo5Zlz #TorturePrevention #HumanRights #OPCAT
Commonwealth Ombudsman, NPM Coordinator and head of the Commonwealth NPM, Iain Anderson will be presenting at the 2024 OPCAT Symposium next week in Hobart, Tasmania to discuss OPCAT in Australia and abroad #OPCAT #TorturePrevention #NPM #AustralianNPM #HumanRights
Iain Anderson, Commonwealth Ombudsman recently spoke on a panel as part of an online conference organised by the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism in Malaysia on the occasion of the launch of C4’s report Structuring the Malaysian Ombudsman Office.
The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation finds that aspects of the Department of Home Affairs’ and the Australian Border Force’s policies and procedures are not appropriate to ensure timely removal from immigration detention. ombudsman.gov.au/__data/assets/…
Members of the #AustralianNPM made a joint statement on the report of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture’s 2022 visit. All governments should appoint, legislate and resource NPMs: bit.ly/41u1nLR #TorturePrevention #HumanRights #OPCAT
The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman’s quarterly update for July-September 2023 is now online. The report includes discussion of complaint statistics and Defence Health’s system upgrade. bit.ly/46ZvM5y
Today the Defence Force Ombudsman published a report on an own motion inquiry ‘Defending Fairness - Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively.’ To read the report: bit.ly/3NiNRob
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Australian Federal Police (AFP), New South Wales Police (WA Police) and Victoria Police (VIC Police) between 1 January to 30 June 2023. Report: bit.ly/3t4vYmm
Today we published ‘Accountability in Action: identifying, owning and fixing errors’ − our investigation report into Services Australia’s and the Department of Social Services’ response to addressing the impacts of unlawful income apportionment. bit.ly/4a45amH
Members of the #AustralianNPM made a submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture’s thematic report on current issues and good practices in management. Our submission highlights key issues related to #OPCAT bit.ly/3GnqRAS
Iain Anderson had the pleasure of meeting Malaysia’s Auditor General, Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, and discussing the complementary nature of their roles in upholding integrity in the civil service and opportunities for future cooperation between 🇦🇺& 🇲🇾.
Iain Anderson recently visited Malaysia. He made a courtesy call to YB Tuan Ramkarpal Singh Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Law & Institutional Reform. Excellent discussion on furthering links between 🇦🇺& 🇲🇾’s institutions to progress reform priorities.
This week the Commonwealth Ombudsman had the privilege of attending the Australasian Pacific Ombudsman Region (APOR) conference in Melbourne. This year’s conference was themed Through The Ombudsman Looking Glass: Now And Into The Future. Read more here: bit.ly/3shopbs
Today the Commonwealth Ombudsman published ‘Defence Abuse Reparation Scheme – Insights and observations’. To read the report: ombudsman.gov.au/__data/assets/…
Our Annual Report 2022-23 is out now! Full details from the year are found here: ombudsman.gov.au/__data/assets/…
#OmbudsDay2023 aims to educate and raise awareness about the history and practices of the ombuds profession and the various ombuds models, their roles, the services they offer, and the value provided. Check out our website for more info: ombudsman.gov.au
Happy International Access to Information Day 2023! This year’s theme is digital inclusion: connecting people to information. To learn more and find useful resources, check out the official OAIC website: bit.ly/3ZvNT17 #AccessToInfoDay #RightToKnow #openaccess #ACTFOI
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Step right up, we're at the Sydney Royal Easter Show today! Visit us at the Seniors' Hub, on the lawns adjacent to The Amphitheatre. @CwealthOmb @Seniors_Rights @SydneyWaterNews @LegalAidNSW @AFCA_org_au @NSWOmbo Come and have a cuppa on us! bit.ly/40VcFHt
With only 65 days to go until 🇦🇺's OPCAT deadline I welcomed the opportunity for @AusHumanRights and @CwealthOmb to meet with the UN SPT Secretariat in Geneva to discuss the importance of 🇦🇺 fully implementing OPCAT and the significant work that remains to be done.
The UK NPM was very pleased to last week host a discussion with the National Preventive Mechanism Coordinator @CwealthOmb in #Australia to share lessons learnt on UK #OPCAT implementation. Good luck with your important work. More here: ombudsman.gov.au/what-we-do/mon… #detention
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@rairkr @Therm @medibank If unable to resolve an issue with @ThermH, contact Health Complaints Commissioner @HCC_Vic: hcc.vic.gov.au For an unresolved complaint about @medibank, see @CwealthOmb’s info: privatehealth.gov.au. Who to go to with health-related complaints: bit.ly/WhoToGoToHealth.
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@sydney_ev Hi, the Commonwealth Ombudsman handles complaints about Australian Government departments/agencies and helps make sure government departments act fairly and reasonably. You may wish to call them on 1300 362 072 or visit their website : ow.ly/OeFc30pDhPN
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Michael Manthorpe, Commonwealth Ombudsman on "The Role of the Commonwealth Ombudsman in Safeguarding People with Disability" at 2018 #Disability Conference ow.ly/dZmn30kEhuC
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