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Featured investigation
Politicisation of the Public Service: Issues Paper and Request for Submissions
10 May 2022
In February this year the Legislative Council passed a motion requiring the Ombudsman to investigate some matters, including issues relating to the alleged politicisation of the public service.
Read morePoliticisation of the Public Service: Issues Paper and Request for Submissions
10 May 2022
In February this year the Legislative Council passed a motion requiring the Ombudsman to investigate some matters, including issues relating to the alleged politicisation of the public service.
Read moreOur performance in 2020-21
Complaints on the rise
8500+ calls received in Q1 - a 4.5% increase
Complaint handling issues
414 complaints in Q1 about delays at agencies in dealing with complaints - a 127% increase on last quarter
Jurisdictional cases continue to rise
6677 jurisdictional cases opened in Q1 - a 14% increase to previous year
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