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2016-09-0611th National Investigations Symposium - Sydney, November 2016
The National Investigation Symposium is a joint initiative of the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, the NSW Ombudsman and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) NSW. This is a biennial event, with the 11th symposium to be held in Sydney in November 2016.
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2016-10-31
Victorian Ombudsman tabled Ombudsman enquiries on why informal resolution matters
Senior citizens unable to file statements online, a ratepayer charged over $7,000 to remove a tree, and the worried mother of a prisoner are just some of the members of the public Victorian Ombudsman staff deal with every day.
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2016-11-17
11th IOI World Conference currently held in Bangkok
After a successful General Assembly held in Thailand on 15 November 2016, the 11th IOI World Conference is currently being held in Bangkok and generously hosted by the Office of the Ombudsman in Thailand. To see a first media release, please read the following news article.
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2016-12-20
Annual Conference of the Peoples’s Advocate focuses on SDG implementation
This year, the Annual Conference of People’s Advocate was focused on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) at country level and the role of NHRI in this process.
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2017-01-09
NSW Ombudsman tables report on Operation Prospect
The report of the NSW Ombudsman investigation known as “Operation Prospect” is a comprehensive investigation of allegations and complaints about the conduct of officers of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF), the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC) and the Police Integrity Commission (PIC). The six volume report culminates the largest investigation to have been undertaken by an Ombudsman in Australia.
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2017-01-12
Michael King begins term as new Local Government Ombudsman
Michael King starts his role as the new Local Government Ombudsman today (11th), bringing an extensive 25-year career in a range of consumer and public protection roles to the position.
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2017-03-14
4th International Symposium on Ombudsman Institutions successfully held in Ankara
On 2-3 March 2017, the 4th International Symposium on Ombudsman Institutions on the main theme of “Migration and Refugees” was held in Ankara. 48 representatives from 33 Ombudsman Institutions from all over the world attended the Symposium.
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2017-05-29
Moldovan Ombudsman's statute regulated by the Constitution
The Office of the People’s Advocate of Moldova announced that the statute and role of the People’s Advocate have been enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova.
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2017-07-06
Council of Europe presents Action Plan on Protecting Refugee Children
The Council of Europe Action Plan on Protecting Refugee and Migrant Children in Europe (2017-2019) complements the work of other international institutions such as the UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO and the EU and concentrates on the norms and added values of the Council of Europe.
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2017-07-17
The Office of the Inspector-General of Taxation launches newsletter
The Office of the Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) launched a newletter called IGoT News!. The first edition was issued on 6 July 2017. IGoT News! will regularly inform its readers of the activities of the IGT and what it is hearing from the community, particularly from its complaint handling service.
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2017-07-18
Seimas Ombudsmen's Office publishes Annual Report 2016
The Seimas Ombudsmen's Office of the Republic of Lithuania has been defending human rights and freedoms and investigating complaints about the abuse of office by or bureaucracy of state and municipal officials and since 2014 has been monitoring human rights at places of detention. The Ombudsman Institution has now published its Annual Report of the year 2016, detailing its activities and initiatives.
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2017-09-14
The Bahrain Independent Ombudsman Office published his Annual Report 2016/17
The Bahrain Independent Ombudsman Office has released its fourth Annual Report. In 2016/2017, the Ombudsman Office received 1156 complaints and assistance requests.
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2017-10-19
Queensland Ombudsman supporting partner of Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference
The Queensland Ombudsman is a proud partner supporting the Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC) to be held 15-16 November. APSACC is Australia’s premier corruption and misconduct prevention forum. It offers 70+ speakers, 22+ sessions and six interactive workshops and brings together local and international professionals from all tiers of the public sector.
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2017-11-24
Ombudsman investigation finds that women wrongly excluded from Magdalen scheme
An investigation by Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has found that some women who worked in the Magdalen laundries have been wrongly refused access to the Magdalen Restorative Justice scheme. In his report ‘Opportunity Lost’, issued today, the Ombudsman also criticises other aspects of the Department of Justice and Equality’s administration of the scheme.
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2017-12-12
Study visit by Sorbonne International Administration Student Association
On 11 December 2017 a group of the Sorbonne International Administration Student Association visited the headquarters of the International Ombudsman Institute in Vienna. The purpose of the visit was to gain an insight into the functioning of this global organization. IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter answered the many questions this interested study group posed.
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2017-12-12
Ombudsman Sindh commitment to ensure protection of citizen’s rights
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik presented his institution’s 2016 Annual Report to Governor Sindh. The Report details a year’s work, reiterating its commitment to provide administrative justice and protection of citizens’ rights.
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2018-01-03
European Region elects new Director
The term of Ms Lucia Franchini as Ombudsman of Tuscany (Italy) ended and as a result, the position of one European Director on the IOI Board of Directors became vacant. According to the European regional by-laws one of the Directors at the European regional Board, Ms Ülle Madise, Chancellor of Justice of Estonia, took over the vacant seat at the IOI Board and elections were held to fill the vacant position on the European regional Board.
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2018-01-09
AOM-AOMF Working Group on Children Migrants pays study visit to Spain
The Office of the Ombudsman, represented by its Communications and Research Officer, Mr Jurgen Cassar took part in a study visit organised by the Defender of People of Spain aimed at analysing the situation of minor migrants in Spain.
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2018-01-18
Council of Europe presents action plan on protecting refugee and migrant children
The mass arrivals in Europe of people fleeing from danger in their countries put children in a very vulnerable situation. They are exposed to the risk of physical violence, sexual abuse and psychological suffering in addition to material hardship. Whether they are refugees or migrants, children are at the centre of all Council of Europe actions involving migratory issues.
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2018-01-24
IOI Europe Consultation on “The Ombudsman in an open and participative society"
The consultation on the content of the 2018 Conference of the European Chapter of the IOI, “The Ombudsman in an open and participative society” is ongoing. The Federal Ombudsman would be very grateful to receive your contribution by 9 February 2018 at ombudsman@federalombudsman.be. If the time frame to answer is too short, please feel free to focus on the topic most relevant to your office.
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