Our Statutory Functions

The Ombudsman's role 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.

The Ombudsman also:

The Ombudsman is also the Health Complaints Commissioner and receives complaints under the Health Complaints Act 1995

1800 001 170

Contact Details

8.45am to 5pm (Hobart time) weekdays.

Free call from landline phones anywhere in Tasmania, but call charges may apply from a mobile phone.