19. November 2010
New South Wales Ombudsman Bruce Barbour calls for significant reforms concerning asbestos. According to statistics, 1,014 people died from mesothelioma in NSW during the five year period between 2002 and 2006.
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18. November 2010
Mr Kjell Swanström, Head of Staff at the Office of the Swedish Parliamentary Ombudsmen, has passed away on October 31, 2010 at the age of 65 years. Mr Swanström held office as Head of Staff for almost 20 years.
18. November 2010
The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea and the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The duration of this MOU is 3 years, which may be extended for a further period of 3 years.
18. November 2010
Address by Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela during the Open Democracy Advice Center (ODAC) Conference on whistle-blowing held in Johannesburg, Wednesday, November 17 2010
17. November 2010
On 10 November 2010 the South Tyrolean parliament re-elected Ombudsperson Burgi Volgger. The election was preceded by months of a debate on the law that governs the election procedure.
17. November 2010
The French Ombudsman Jean-Paul Delevoye was elected President of the Economic and Social Council CESE (Conseil Economique, Social et Environnemental). As this new function is incompatible with his duties as an Ombudsman Mr. Delevoye will administer his official duties until a new Médiateur is appointed.
16. November 2010
Following the elections of Beverley Wakem and Alan Lai to Executive roles with the I.O.I. Board in October 2010, Chronox Manek was appointed new Regional Vice President of the APOR region.
16. November 2010
Former Greek Ombudsman Giorgos Kaminis was elected Mayor of Athens in the Greek local elections that took place on 14 November 2010.