Other Ombudsman Functions

As well as undertaking the role of the Ombudsman under the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971, the Ombudsman has other functions derived from other legislation, codes or service delivery arrangements.

Other functions Legislation, code or service delivery arrangement
Public Interest Disclosure

The Ombudsman receives public interest disclosures about matters of State and local government administration that affect an individual.		 Public Interest Disclosures Act 2003
Indian Ocean Territories

Under a service delivery arrangement between the Ombudsman and the Commonwealth Government, the Ombudsman handles complaints from residents of the Indian Ocean Territories (Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands) about public authorities in the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction.		 Indian Ocean Territories (Administration of Laws) Act 1992


Christmas Island Act 1958 (Commonwealth)


Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955 (Commonwealth)
Terrorism

The Ombudsman can receive complaints from a person detained under the Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2006 about administrative matters connected with his or her detention.		 Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2006
Telecommunications Interception

The Ombudsman inspects the records of the Western Australia Police and the Corruption and Crime Commission to ensure compliance with telecommunications interception legislation. 		Telecommunications (Interception) Act 1979 (Commonwealth)

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Western Australia Act 1996
Monitoring of the Criminal Law (Unlawful Consorting and Prohibited Insignia) Act 2021

We keep these powers under scrutiny by inspecting the records of the WA Police Force and we provide an annual report to the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Police about the results of these inspections. 		Criminal Law (Unlawful Consorting and Prohibited Insignia) Act 2021
Monitoring of Protected Entertainment Precincts

The Protected Entertainment Precincts (PEP) scheme commenced on 24 December 2022. It enables people who have behaved in violent, disorderly, indecent or threatening ways to be excluded from declared areas for up to five years. These areas include parts of Perth/Northbridge, Fremantle, Scarborough, Hillarys and Mandurah.

We keep the PEP scheme under scrutiny through extensive oversight of the WA Police Force and the Racing, Gaming and Liquor unit within the (now) Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety. We also consult with stakeholders including local governments and peak bodies. 		Liquor Control Act 1988
Energy and Water Ombudsman

The Energy and Water Ombudsman receives and resolves complaints about electricity, gas and water services providers. The Ombudsman undertakes the role of the Energy and Water Ombudsman. The costs of the Energy and Water Ombudsman are met by industry members. For more information go to energyandwater.ombudsman.wa.gov.au.		 Economic Regulation Authority Act 2003

Electricity Industry Act 2004

Energy Coordination Act 1994

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 (section 34)

Water Services Act 2012
State Records Commission

The Ombudsman is a member of the State Records Commission under the State Records Act 2000. 		 State Records Act 2000