Publications

The Ombudsman tables investigation and annual reports in Parliament which are then published on this website.  We also make available a number of other publications.  Links to each category of our publications are below.

Parliamentary Reports

Reports of investigations by the Ombudsman, including conclusions and recommendations. Click here.

Annual Reports

Usually tabled in two parts each year, the annual reports deal with emerging trends and issues along with financial and statistical data. Click here.

Fact Sheets

Our fact sheets provide information:

  • about the Ombudsman
  • about enquiries and investigations by the Ombudsman
  • for complainants
  • for respondents
  • for support people
  • about the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.

And a number of other specific issues, such as infringements, police, WorkSafe and the TAC. Click here.

Discussion Papers

Discussion papers relating to investigations by the Ombudsman. Click here.

Guidelines

The Ombudsman has produced guidelines for complaint handling, CCTV policies and managing unreasonable complainant conduct. Click here.

Presentations

A selection of papers of presentations given by the Ombudsman and her staff can also be found here.

Publications

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Report on youth justice facilities at the Grevillea unit  of Barwon Prison, Malmsbury and Parkville

06/02/2017

Investigation into the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages’ handling of a complaint

30/01/2017

Investigation into the transparency of local government decision making

15/12/2016

2016 Annual Report Snapshot

10/11/2016

Ombudsman enquiries: Resolving complaints informally

26/10/2016

Infographic - 2015-2016 Year at a glance

6/10/2016

2016 Annual Report

6/10/2016

Investigation into the management of complex workers compensation claims and WorkSafe oversight

12/09/2016

Good Practice Guide to Handling Complaints Report and Guide September 2016

For training on how to apply this guide please see our education page  

01/09/2016

Complaints: Good Practice Guide for Public Sector Agencies September 2016

01/09/2016