Commonwealth Ombudsman

Service Description

Investigates complaints from people who believe they have had unfair or unreasonable treatment by an Australian Government Agency, this may include problems with Australia Post, Centrelink, Child Support, NDIS and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Complaints can be lodged by phone, online or in person. They are free, independent and don’t take sides. The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman does not make a fresh decision, rather they consider the way a decision was made and make recommendations on how the decision or process could be improved.

Hours of Operation

Mon to Fri: 10am-4pm AEST

Accessibility

Referral System

Not required

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services available

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

National

Parent Organisation

Australian Government

Postal Address

Commonwealth Ombudsman

GPO Box 442

Canberra

ACT

2601

Other Information

Facilities Available

None

Volunteering Opportunities

None

Other Contacts

1800 060 789 for Indigenous people to contact regarding Indigenous Health Services. Health Insurance Complaints 1300 362 072

Last Updated: 12 December 2024