Austria has committed itself to implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However, neither the federal government nor the federal states are fulfilling this obligation. Ombudsman Achitz therefore calls for a strategy to give people with disabilities equal access to a self-determined life and inclusion.

Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre, the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association, for their webinar "Understanding Human Rights Frameworks: Integrating International Standards into Ombudsman Practice". This event, organised in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute, will take place on 10 December 2025 at 10 am (GMT+2). Kindly click here to access the official invitation.

Rejoignez le Centre de Recherche des Ombudsman Africains (CROA), organe de recherche et de formation de l’Association des Ombudsman et Médiateurs Africains (AOMA), dans le webinaire "Comprendre les cadres des droits de l’homme : Intégrer les normes internationales dans la pratique de l’Ombudsman", en collaboration avec l’Institut International de l'Ombudsman (IIO). Ce webinaire aura lieu le 10 décembre 2025 à 10h00, (GMT +2). Cliquez ici pour consulter l'invitation officielle.

Únase al Centro Africano de Investigación sobre el Ombudsman (CAIO), órgano de investigación y formación de la Asociación de Ombudsman y Mediadores Africanos (AOMA), en el webinario "Comprendiendo los Marcos de Derechos Humanos: Integrando Normas Internacionales en la Práctica del Ombudsman". Este webinario, que está organizado en colaboración con el Institute Internacional del Ombudsman (IIO), tendrá lugar el 10 de diciembre de 2025 a las 10:00 (GMT+2). Por favor haga clic aquí para consultar la invitación oficial.

On 21 November 2025, the Oversight of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 Annual Report 2024–25 was tabled in the Parliament of NSW. The Annual Report includes information about agency activities to meet the requirements of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022, and voluntary public interest disclosures received between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.

At the 28th Presentation Ceremony of the Ombudsman’s Awards on 18 November 2025, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, presented the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for Public Organisations to the Housing Department, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and the Correctional Services Department, respectively. He also honoured the Transport Department with the Award on Mediation, the Drainage Services Department with the Information Technology Application and Creativity Award, and the Digital Policy Office with the Customer Services Award. Additionally, 10 teams were recognised with the Team Awards, and 80 public officers received the Individual Awards.

In the run-up to the International Day against Violence against Women and Girls, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz emphasises: "We need more civil courage and more feminism!"

El nuevo modelo amplía el número de sujetos evaluados singularmente, incluyendo a partidos políticos, organizaciones empresariales y sindicales, así como empresas y entidades privadas que reciben subvenciones públicas.