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Displaying 1-12 of 43 results
  1. New research report highlights key suicide prevention opportunities for LGBTIQA+ young people 

    A new research report by the NSW Child Death Review Team (CDRT) has examined evidence on suicide-related deaths among sexually diverse, gender diverse and/or intersex children and young people in NSW, making recommendations to reduce the risk of future deaths.

    Child death review
  2. NSW Ombudsman finds DCJ made unlawful child protection decisions before birth

    On 28 August we tabled a report that highlighted the NSW Department of Communities and Justice’s (DCJ) wrong conduct in handling reports made to it raising concerns about children not yet born (referred to as ‘pre-natal reports’). 

    Investigation
  3. NSW Ombudsman appoints new Deputy Ombudsman, Aboriginal Programs

     The NSW Ombudsman has welcomed the appointment of Heidi Hardy as the new Deputy Ombudsman, Aboriginal Programs. 

    Aboriginal
  4. How a single complaint to the NSW Ombudsman can trigger reform

    From resolving everyday service failures to identifying areas for public sector reform, the NSW Ombudsman’s Casebook July 2026: Investigations and complaint-handling case studies (Casebook) demonstrates how independent oversight leads to fairer outcomes for the people of New South Wales. 

    Complaint handlingInvestigation
  5. Opportunity to strengthen impact of the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy

    The NSW Ombudsman has released a report detailing its assessment of the implementation of the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) since its commencement in January 2021.

    AboriginalAboriginal programs
  6. Unlawful and oppressive treatment of South Coast inmates in protective custody 

    A NSW Ombudsman investigation has found that South Coast Correctional Centre’s (South Coast CC) treatment of inmates in protective custody, who were locked in for 24 hours a day without access to open-air exercise, to be unlawful and oppressive.  

    Correctional centre
  7. NSW Ombudsman finds delayed premium adjustments costly for small businesses

    A NSW Ombudsman investigation has identified failures within Insurance and iCare NSW’s (icare’s) management of workers compensation premiums between 2017 and 2023.

    Investigation
  8. NSW Ombudsman finds Lane Cove Council failed its fire safety obligations

    A NSW Ombudsman report has found the administrative conduct of Lane Cove Council regarding its compliance with, and regulation of, fire safety requirements at a property in Lane Cove to be unreasonable and contrary to law.  

    Investigation
  9. NSW Ombudsman report reveals failings in COVID grant compliance audits

    A NSW Ombudsman report has identified shortcomings in the design and implementation of the audit program for COVID grants. The audits were administered by Service NSW (SNSW) and Revenue NSW (RNSW).  

    COVID-19
  10. Review identifies opportunities to improve complaint handling processes

    On 9 March we tabled a report that provides a high-level snapshot of the maturity and effectiveness of complaint handling systems across NSW public authorities. 

    Complaint handling
  11. NSW Ombudsman calls on Minister to deliver reforms to the inmate discipline system

    In a report tabled today, the NSW Ombudsman has called on the Minister for Corrections to respond to concerns that insufficient steps have been taken in due time to reform the inmate discipline system in response to the Ombudsman’s 2024 investigation. 

    Correctional centreInvestigation
  12. NSW Ombudsman investigation finds statutory failings in DCJ handling of ROSH reports

    A newly released NSW Ombudsman investigation has denounced DCJ’s longstanding practice of closing ROSH reports on the stated basis that it has inadequate resourcing to undertake the necessary investigation and assessment of risk.  

    Investigation
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Journey Together artwork

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.

Artist: Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman.