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Reaching out to the Regions
20 April, 2026

Reaching out to the Regions

During March we were out around the state talking with a range of organisations, businesses and community members about how independent ombudsman services can help when issues escalate with a government agency, or energy or water provider.

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Ombudsman WA wins award for Annual Report
20 April, 2026

Ombudsman WA wins award for Annual Report

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Ombudsman releases A Review of Family and Domestic Violence in Western Australia
19 March, 2026

Ombudsman releases A Review of Family and Domestic Violence in Western Australia

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Ombudsman report tabled in Parliament: Operation of the Unlawful Consorting and Prohibited Insignia Scheme December 2023 to December 2024
10 December, 2025

Ombudsman report tabled in Parliament: Operation of the Unlawful Consorting and Prohibited Insignia Scheme December 2023 to December 2024

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We recognise the continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and recognise the strength, resilience and diversity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this land.

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