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 Commonwealth Ombudsman annual report 2003–2004
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 Contentsright arrowChapter 1 | Year in reviewright arrowOutlook for 2004–05
  

In this chapter

 Introduction
 Complaint workload
 Public Administration
 Defining the Ombudsman's role in a contemporary setting
 International cooperation
 Key activities for 2003–04
 Outlook for 2004–05

References

Abbreviations and acronyms
Compliance index
Contacts

CHAPTER 1 | year in review

OUTLOOK FOR 2004–05

In the coming year, the Ombudsman aims to:

  • establish the office of the Postal Industry Ombudsman

  • develop and implement an enhanced and effective outreach program to rural and regional Australia

  • establish improved oversight of surveillance devices

  • implement a new complaints management system with integrated work practices and complaint investigation guidelines

  • enhance the capability for online complaint lodgement

  • explore a benchmarking exercise with State Ombudsmen on performance measurement

  • improve the efficiency and effectiveness of complaint handling, especially through implementation of the new complaints management system.