We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
Artist: Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman.
Reports to Parliament
This report details observations, findings and recommendations arising from our review of a group of young people leaving statutory care in 2009.
Reports to Parliament
As a result of our investigation into Community Services handling of victims compensation claims for children and young people under the parental responsibility of the Minister for community Services, we found significant deficiencies in Community Services identification and handling of victims comp
Reports to Parliament
The New South Wales Ombudsman Act 1974 is the only Australian Parliamentary Ombudsman Act that permits an agency to refuse to provide the Ombudsman with information on the grounds of a claim of legal professional privilege. This report outlines the Ombudsman's recent attempts to have the Act amended
Reports to Parliament
The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) (SD Act) began operation on 1 August 2008 and repealed the Listening Devices Act 1984 (NSW) (LD Act). The SD Act allows for the use of surveillance devices to investigate crime and to enable evidence to be obtained of the commission of such crime or the identi
Reports to Parliament
The Official Community Visitor annual report is a public record of the official community visitor scheme for the financial year 2008-2009. The report outlines the role of the visitors, their work, statistical information and financial reports.
Reports to Parliament
Dean Shillingsworth's body was found in a public reserve in Sydney on 17 October 2007. His mother was subsequently charged with his murder. She pleaded guilty on 18 August 2009 and was sentenced on 9 December 2009. Following a review of records held by DoCS we commenced our investigation into the ad
Reports to Parliament
The JGOS is intended to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our community: people with mental health problems needing assistance to access and sustain social housing. Mental illness has long been recognised as one of the major pathways into homelessness. Both the Federal and NSW governments
Reports to Parliament
This Annual Report is required under the Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act 1997 and details the Ombudsman work and activities under the Act for the 12 months ending 30 June 2009.
Reports to Parliament
This report provides a background of Ebony and her family situation and an overview of agency involvement. It outlines this office investigation and findings in relation to five key agencies and the steps taken by these agencies to address identified deficiencies.
Reports to Parliament
The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) (SD Act) began operation on 1 August 2008 and repealed the Listening Devices Act 1984 (NSW) (LD Act). The SD Act allows for the use of surveillance devices to investigate crime and to enable evidence to be obtained of the commission of such crime or the identi
Reports to Parliament
The Review of the impact of Criminal Infringement Notices on Aboriginal communities examines the police use of Criminal Infringement Notices or 'CINs' to fine adults suspected of offensive conduct, offensive language, shoplifting and a limited range of other minor offences. Following a trial in 1
Reports to Parliament
The Official Community Visitor annual report is a public record of the official community visitor scheme for the financial year 2006-2007. The report outlines the role of the visitors, their work, statistical information and financial reports.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
Artist: Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman.