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02/11/2026
Speech delivered by Bevan Warner Ombudsman WA, at The Mandarin Live: Future Ready Public Service in Perth on the 29 October 2026.
Guidelines & Information Sheets
28/10/2026
This case study demonstrates how a child’s voice can inform a reportable conduct investigation without requiring the child to participate in a formal interview.
Reportable Conduct
Posters & Flyers
27/10/2026
Through child death reviews, we ensure each child's experiences, identity and story are seen, understood and meaningfully reflected to help improve outcomes for children and families.
Children & Young People
Posters & Flyers
23/10/2026
'A Child's Voice in Reportable Conduct Investigations' provides an overview of how children's voices can be heard in good investigation practice
Reportable Conduct
20/10/2026
De-identified case studies for learning and practice guidance under Western Australia’s Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Reportable Conduct
Investigation Reports
13/10/2026
The Unlawful Consorting and Prohibited Insignia scheme helps WA Police disrupt criminal organizations such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, and we check to ensure the use of police powers is lawful.
Law & Justice
Media Statements
08/10/2026
8 October 2026
A statement concerning the Ombudsman's review of the deaths of the Hawke children.
Children & Young People
Corporate Documents
07/10/2026
We receive requests from individuals and organisations seeking access to information held by us. This policy guides how we approach requests for information; what factors we consider before releasing information; what people can expect when making a request.
Annual Reports
24/09/2026
24 September 2026
This report describes our performance and services for the year ending 30 June 2026.
The role of the Ombudsman concerns the protection of people’s rights, prevention of harm, improving public services and ensuring good government.
Investigation Reports, Media Statements
10/09/2026
10 September 2026
The Ombudsman is required to independently review and report on how the Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEP) scheme has been operating.
This review considers whether the PEP scheme is improving safety in entertainment areas, how it is being administered by the Director of Liquor Licensing and the WA Police Force, and its impact on vulnerable groups in the community.
Law & Justice
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Forms
01/09/2026
Use this form if you need to use a representative for complaints about Reportable Conduct
Reportable Conduct
Guidelines & Information Sheets
28/08/2026
AI can help vulnerable people by enabling them to put their complaint into words. It does not matter if AI was used if you can understand the problem. If a complaint is unclear, ask them to explain it in their own words.
Complaint Handling