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        Australian NPM Meeting No. 2 Communiqué - 27 July 2026

        2 Nov 2026 | Communique
        On 27 July 2026, members of the Australian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) held their second meeting for 2026 to discuss current and emerging issues.

        OPCAT Advisory Group Communiqué No. 2 - 2 June 2026

        2 Nov 2026 | Communique
        On 2 June 2026, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman's OPCAT Advisory Group (OAG) met for its second meeting of 2026, chaired by the Deputy Commonwealth Ombudsman, Ms Julie O'Brien.

        Commonwealth Ombudsman Annual Report 2025-26

        27 Oct 2026 | Annual report
        This annual report provides information on the activities, achievements and performance of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman for the 2025-26 financial year.

        Automation and oversight in Aged Care

        26 Oct 2026 | Investigation report
        An investigation into flaws in the design and operation of the Single Assessment System.

        Media Release | Aged Care Assessments

        26 Oct 2026 | Media release
        Ombudsman finds use of automation in aged care system lacks safeguards.

        Post Visit Summary - Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre

        22 Oct 2026 | Report
        The Commonwealth National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) conducted an announced visit to Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre (AIDC) on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

        Post Visit Summary - Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre and Broadmeadows Residential Precinct

        22 Oct 2026 | Report
        The Commonwealth National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) conducted an announced visit to Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre (MIDC) and Broadmeadows Residential Precinct (BRP) from Tuesday 13 April to Thursday 17 April 2026.

        Media Release | Post Visit Summary - Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre PVS

        22 Oct 2026 | Media release
        Use of restraints concerning at Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre.

        Media Release | Post Visit Summary - Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre

        22 Oct 2026 | Media release
        Concerns over staffing and use of restraints in Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre.

        Righting Wrongful Detention

        14 Oct 2026 | Investigation report
        Report on people wrongfully detained by the Department of Home Affairs.