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Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2025-26
25 September, 2026

Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2025-26

The Annual Report 2025-26 describes the performance and operations of the Ombudsman for the the last year.

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Ombudsman’s report on the implementation of the Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEP) Scheme tabled in Parliament
18 September, 2026

Ombudsman’s report on the implementation of the Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEP) Scheme tabled in Parliament

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Connecting in the Kimberley
11 September, 2026

Connecting in the Kimberley

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NAIDOC week 2026
15 July, 2026

NAIDOC week 2026

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Annual Report 2025-26 - Ombudsman WA
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.
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Implementation of the Protected Entertainment Precincts scheme, December 2022 - December 2025
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…
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Our Strategy 2026-2029
Our Strategy sets out Our Values, our Work and Our Goals for 2026-2029
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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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