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      OPCAT 20th Anniversary Joint Statement

      Today marks 20 years since the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) entered into force.

      Investigation report
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      Actions Speak Volume 13 - The National Disability Insurance Agency's handling of assistive technology requests

      Assessing whether the NDIA has implemented recommendations made in a 2020 Commonwealth Ombudsman own motion investigation.

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      When complaints are brought to our attention we look at all sides of the story. Here are some real-life examples of the types of complaints we receive and the actions we’ve taken.

      Compensation for a parcel seized by overseas customs authority

      • Australia Post rejected a compensation claim for an overseas package that held up overseas customs authority for several months.
      • Upon our review, Australia Post agreed to pay the compensation claim in full.

      Fee refund after withdrawing from concurrent study

      • An overseas student asked for their private education provider to refund course fees paid, after withdrawing from concurrent study.
      • After our investigation, the provider agreed to pay a refund, update its written agreement and amend processes for accepting students in concurrent study.

      Refund for unused private health policy

      • Health provider refunded health cover fees for an unused policy.

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