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Preventative detention and covert search warrants Review of Parts 2A and 3 of the Terrorism (Police-Powers) Act-2002 - Review Period 2014 -16
Reports to Parliament
In 2017, the Ombudsman completed the fourth review of the NSW Police Force’s use of the preventative detention and covert search warrant powers in the Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002. This is the Ombudsman’s last review of the operation of this Act. Those review functions are being transferred to
Australian Law Reform Commission’s Elder Abuse discussion paper - March 2017
Parliamentary submissions
Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on their discussion paper about elder abuse.
Oversight of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 Annual Report 2015-16
Annual reports
This report is made pursuant to s 6B of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 (PID Act). It describes how public sector agencies are discharging their responsibilities under that Act and the activities of this office to support those agencies and persons who make public interest disclosures.
Public Interest Disclosures Steering Committee Annual Report 2015-16
Annual reports
Under section 6A of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 the Ombudsman as chairperson of the Steering Committee is required to prepare a report of the Committee's activities and any recommendations made to the Premier annually.
Operation Prospect - December 2016
Reports to Parliament
This is a report of the NSW Ombudsman investigation known as ‘Operation Prospect’. 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
Did police provide their name and place of duty?
Reports to Parliament
Police are required to provide their name and place of duty when they exercise certain powers such as arrest and search. This requirement encourages accountability and transparency on the part of the officers and assists members of the public if they wish to complain about a particular officer.
Official Community Visitors Annual Report 2016-17
Annual reports
The Official Community Visitors annual report is a public record of the official community visitors scheme for the financial year 2016-17. The report outlines the role of the visitors, their work, statistical information and financial reports.
Review of police use of powers under the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012 - November 2016
Reports to Parliament
In November 2016, the Ombudsman completed a review of powers given to police under the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012. Under the Act, the Supreme Court can declare that an organisation is a ‘criminal organisation’ and make control orders which can prevent members from associating w
NSW Child Death Review Team Report 2015
Annual reports
This report concerns 504 children whose deaths were registered in NSW in 2015. The rate of child deaths in 2015 – 29.61 deaths per 100,000 children. This is the lowest annual rate recorded by the Child Death Review Team since the team was established in 1996.
Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act Annual Report 2015-16
Annual reports
Controlled operations are authorised undercover operations conducted for the purpose of obtaining evidence, frustrating criminal activity or corrupt conduct, arresting any person engaged in such activity, or carrying out an activity reasonably necessary to facilitate the achievement of those purpose
NSW Ombudsman Annual Report 2015-16
Office Annual Reports
Our annual report is a public record of our work for the financial year 2015-16. It provides the community with an opportunity to find out what we have achieved and the way we have achieved it.
Restricted Premises Act: Review of police use of firearms search powers and new offence provisions
Reports to Parliament
In 2016, the Ombudsman completed a review of amendments made to the Restricted Premises Act to help target gun crime and premises used by serious criminals. The amendments introduced offences that can be committed by owners and occupiers of declared premises and powers to search for firearms on de
