DARK SECRETS: Commonwealth ombudsman | Vintage Vibes

Ombudsman's office 'juggling' more than 7000 unresolved complaints

The government watchdog is struggling to keep up with its work.

The Canberra Times · Jul 20

Watchdog criticises Home Affairs, ABF deportation moves

A Commonwealth Ombudsman's report has lambasted Home Affairs and Australian Border Force's deportation policies of non-citizens from immigration detention.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Welfare recipients made to sweat on miscalculated debts

Public servants responsible for welfare payments have been told to hurry up and rectify the situation for those who were slugged with unlawful Centrelink debt.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023

Federal ICAC, FOI and more: Kim Rubenstein's integrity mission

An effective federal ICAC, FOI, independent tribunals and a better funded Commonwealth ombudsman, Kim Rubenstein's wide-ranging integrity platform.

The Canberra Times · May 4, 2022