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        Post Visit Summary - Northern Alternative Place of Detention (APOD)

        4 Aug 2026 | Report
        The Commonwealth National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) conducted two visits to the Northern Alternative Place of Detention (APOD), the first on 17 and 19 June 2025 and the second on 11 February 2026.

        Media Release | Post Visit Summary - Northern Alternative Place of Detention (APOD)

        4 Aug 2026 | Media release
        Northern Alternative Place of Detention (APOD) needs better planning, access to outdoors and visitation.

        Submission - Inquiry into Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2026

        29 Jul 2026 | Submission
        Submission by the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment(Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2026 (the Bill).

        Ombudsman Statement - Managing Complaints

        20 Jul 2026 | Public statement
        An update from the Ombudsman about the management of complaints at the Office.

        Australian NPM Communiqué no 1, 2026

        15 Jul 2026 | Communique
        On 30 March, members of the Australian NPM held their first meeting for 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity for members to share updates on recent work and emerging issues across different detention environments.

        Australian National Preventive Mechanism Annual Report - 2024-25

        13 Jul 2026 | Annual report
        This annual report presents the results of the Australian National Preventive Mechanism's monitoring places of detention under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture for the 2024-25 financial year.

        Australian National Preventive Mechanism Annual Report Snapshot - 2024-25

        13 Jul 2026 | Annual report
        This annual report snapshot provides an overview of OPCAT implementation as part of the Australian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) annual report for the 2024-25 financial year.

        Media Release | Australian National Preventive Mechanism Annual Report - 2024-25

        13 Jul 2026 | Media release
        Today, the Australian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) published its annual report for 2024-25, focusing on serious and ongoing issues in detention across Australia.

        Private Health Insurance Ombudsman Quarterly Update - 1 October to 31 December 2025

        13 Jul 2026 | Report
        Private Health Insurance oversight from the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman, including highlights, key accomplishments, progress and upcoming priorities covering the 1 October to 31 December period.

        PID Biannual Report | July - December 2025

        1 Jul 2026 | Report
        I am pleased to present my 6-monthly report on the operation of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act) for the period 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025. I would like to acknowledge the 191 agencies who have assisted my Office to prepare