Publications

Annual reports
Electronic versions of our annual reports from 2002-2003.

Brochures and fact sheets
The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s office has a range of brochures and fact sheets available to the public.

Better practice guides
Better practice guides the Commonwealth Ombudsman has published or made a significant contribution.

Immigration detention review reports tabled in Parliament
The Ombudsman reports to Parliament about people in long-term immigration detention.

Inspection reports
The Ombudsman inspects the accuracy and comprehensiveness of records of selected law enforcement activities.

Investigation reports
The Ombudsman investigates the administrative actions of Australian Government agencies and officers.

Ombudsman e-bulletin
The Commonwealth Ombudsman's e-bulletins describe recent case studies of finalised complaints where lessons can be drawn from them that are considered to be of interest to a wider audience.

Posters
Downloadable posters explaining the Ombudsman's role and services

Submissions
From time to time the Ombudsman makes a submission to a Parliamentary committee. Some of these submissions are available in this section.

Taxation activities report
Annual reports are available relating to the Ombudsman's role of Taxation Ombudsman.