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
The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) (SD Act) began operation on 1 August 2008 and repealed the Listening Devices Act 1984 (NSW) (LD Act).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.
Reports to Parliament
The Ombudsman is the independent and impartial watchdog for people receiving community services in NSW. We promote the awareness of the rights and obligations of service receivers and service providers under community welfare legislation. In part we do this by reviewing the complaint handling system
Reports to Parliament
Residential centres, formerly known as 'institutions', accommodate people with disabilities in congregate settings. Small residential centres accommodate between seven and 20 people on the one site, while large residential centres house more than 20 people on site. Almost three-quarters (70) of the
Reports to Parliament
Residential centres, formerly known as 'institutions', accommodate people with disabilities in congregate settings. Small residential centres accommodate between seven and 20 people on the one site, while large residential centres house more than 20 people on site.
Reports to Parliament
The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) ('the Act') began operation on 1 August 2008 and repealed the Listening Devices Act 1984 (NSW). The 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 identity or loc
Reports to Parliament
The Official Community Visitor annual report is a public record of the official community visitor scheme for the financial year 2007-2008. The report outlines the role of the visitors, their work, statistical information and financial reports.
Reports to Parliament
This report details our comprehensive review of the FOI Act 1989, and provides a blueprint for accessing government information in the future. The Ombudsman's recommendations are built around three key elements: a greater level of proactive disclosure of information; the drafting of a new, clearly w
Reports to Parliament
Under section 13 of the Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993 (CS-CRAMA), the Ombudsman may review the circumstances of a child or group of children in care. In carrying out such a review, we look at the welfare, progress and circumstances of the children the subject of re
Reports to Parliament
The purpose of this report is to bring to the attention of Parliament and the community the findings of a recent investigation into the use of Taser weapons by members of the New South Wales Police Force. This report comprehensively deals with these issues and makes 29 recommendations to improve the
Reports to Parliament
The Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act Annual Report sets out a range of particulars about the authorities granted by the law enforcement agencies.
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.