Complaints
To make a complaint, please use the online form.
Please be advised that due to impacts from COVID-19 you may experience a higher than usual waiting time, when using our phone service. It is for this reason we suggest that you use the online form.
If you're unable to complete the online form, you can call 1300 362 072. Our phone service operates from 10:30am to 3:00pm Australian Eastern Time Monday to Friday.
Find out more information to assist with Making a Complaint
VET Student Loans and VET FEE-HELP complaints: People wanting to make a complaint in relation to the VET FEE-HELP scheme or VET Student Loans program should first consider the information here before lodging a complaint with our office)
Private Health Insurance advice: PrivateHealth.gov.au
Services available to assist you to make a complaint
If you are a non-English speaking person, we can help through the Translating and Interpreter Service (TIS) on 131 450.
If you are deaf, or have a hearing impairment or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service:
- TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 1300 362 072
- Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1300 362 072
- Internet Relay users connect to the National Relay Service then ask for 1300 362 072
We have information sheets in many community languages and can provide copies of a large print information booklet.
Media Enquiries
If you're a journalist wishing to contact the Office, please call 02 6276 3759 during standard business hours.
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Seeking information from the Ombudsman's office
Guidelines on seeking information from the Ombudsman's office including Freedom of Information requests.
Our Offices
Your health matters. During this period of pandemic (Coronavirus/COVID 19) please do not travel to our Offices. To make a complaint please use our online form. We apologise for any inconvenience.