Ombudsman jurisdiction
The Tasmanian Ombudsman's function under the Ombudsman Act 1978 is to enquire into and investigate complaints about the administrative actions of Tasmanian Government Departments, Local Government Councils and a range of public authorities.
Our Mission
The Ombudsman serves the Tasmanian community by resolving individual grievances and addressing systemic issues arising from administrative matters in the public sector. Through independent, objective and impartial investigations, the Ombudsman promotes fairness and equity and aims to bring about improvements in the quality and standard of public administration.
Other statutory functions
The Ombudsman also:
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reviews decisions under the Freedom of Information Act 1991
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investigates complaints under the Energy Ombudsman Act 1998
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oversights and investigates disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002
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reviews decisions affecting the release of information under the Adoption Act 1988
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examines Tasmania Police compliance with the Telecommunications (Interception)Tasmania Act 1999
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reviews certain decisions of the Commissioner of Police under the Witness Protection Act 2000
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investigate complaints under The Personal Information Protection Act 2004