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The Profession

Eight pillars, with account workspaces separated below.

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  • ACT Ombudsman

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Handles complaints about ACT Government agencies; the function is performed by the Commonwealth Ombudsman under agreement.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • The external dispute resolution scheme for financial services complaints. Not a tribunal — a scheme, and the distinction matters.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Commonwealth regulator or statutory authority
    Verified14 August 2026
  • Commonwealth Ombudsman

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Investigates complaints about Australian Government agencies and some regulated private industries.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Free independent dispute resolution for electricity, gas and some water customers in NSW.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified23 September 2026
  • Energy & Water Ombudsman SA

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Free independent dispute resolution between South Australian energy and water consumers and their providers.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified14 August 2026
  • Free independent dispute resolution for Queensland energy and water customers.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Free independent dispute resolution between Victorians and energy and water companies.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Receives and investigates complaints about WA electricity, gas and water providers.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Fair Work Ombudsman

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Provides advice on and enforces Commonwealth workplace laws covering pay, leave and conditions.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • NSW Ombudsman

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Independent integrity agency handling complaints about NSW public agencies.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Investigates complaints about NT Government agencies, local councils and police conduct.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified23 September 2026
  • Ombudsman SA

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Investigates complaints about South Australian government and local government agencies, and conducts freedom of information reviews.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified14 August 2026
  • Ombudsman Tasmania

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Independent agency investigating complaints about Tasmanian state and local government.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified23 September 2026
  • Ombudsman Western Australia

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Investigates complaints about administrative decision-making in the WA public sector.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified23 September 2026
  • Queensland Ombudsman

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Investigates complaints against Queensland government agencies and services.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026
  • Free independent dispute resolution for phone and internet complaints.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified23 September 2026
  • Victorian Ombudsman

    Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Handles complaints about Victorian public organisations, including councils and departments.

    Category: Ombudsmen & EDR schemes

    Type of body
    Ombudsman or external dispute resolution scheme
    Verified22 September 2026

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