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Make a complaint

  • Enquiries 9am—5pm (AEST) Monday to Friday – 1300 362 072 (Calls from mobile phones are charged at mobile phone rates.)
    Complaints can be made in writing, by phone, in person or by using our online complaint form – opens in new window.
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Tips and advice

Before coming to the Ombudsman it is a good idea to try and solve the problem with the agency you want to complain about. As a general rule, the Ombudsman will not, and in some cases cannot, investigate complaints until they have been raised with the agency.

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Complaints the Ombudsman can investigate

The Commonwealth Ombudsman can investigate complaints about the administrative actions of Australian Government departments and agencies.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I complain to the Commonwealth Ombudsman about? Who can complain to the Ombudsman? What does it cost? Can I make an anonymous complaint? How do I make a complaint?

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Review of our decisions

If you are unhappy with a decision that we have made you can ask us to look at it again.

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Online complaint form

Complaints can be lodged online using the online complaint form.