Ombudsman's Redress Guidelines: Information for Complaints

Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission (2005 - 2008)· 19 October 2006general_report

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Ombudsman's Redress Guidelines, created to assist public sector agencies in handling complaints and considering redress. The report was prompted by a complaint regarding WA Police's handling of recommendations and clarifies that the guidelines are not legally enforceable, but serve as a frame of reference. The committee tabled the report to inform parliamentarians and the public about the guidelines' content and purpose.

Impact

The report primarily affects public sector agencies, complainants seeking redress, and Members of Parliament who deal with constituent complaints. It clarifies the role and limitations of the Ombudsman's Redress Guidelines.

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