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NSW Ombudsman
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Information for individuals
Training and workshops
Public interest disclosure (whistleblowing) resources
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Model internal reporting policies
Public authorities are required to have a policy and procedures on handling PIDs (Public Interest Disclosures or whistleblowing). This is a guideline on what your model policy should be based on.
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Organisational commitment guidelines (A1 to A4)
These documents provide guidance to agencies on internal reporting systems, PID policies, dealing with reports of wrongdoing, reporting requirements, staff awareness and training.
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Facilitating reporting - Guidelines B1 to B6
These documents provide guidance about the types of wrongdoing and how to report.
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News and Media
24 Aug
Falling infant and child mortality rates not equal across NSW
The Biennial report of the deaths of children in New South Wales: 2018 and 2019, incorporating reviewable deaths of children, tabled in Parliament by NSW Ombudsman Paul Miller, details how, over…
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18 Aug
Reduced complaint-line hours due to COVID-19
Our contact hours have changed temporarily. You can call us Monday to Friday between 9am and 12pm, and 1pm and 3pm.
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8 Jun
Investigation into strip searches in youth justice facilities
A special report of the NSW Ombudsman has been tabled in Parliament today, following an investigation into the strip searching of 3 young people at Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre in 2019.The search…
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