Exempt class or kind of conduct

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administrative Investigations (Ombudsman) exempts the following class of employees of the Western Australia Police Force pursuant to section 19N(1) of the Act:

  • All sworn officers of Western Australia Police Force, including members of the Police Force, police auxiliary officers, police cadets and Aboriginal police liaison officers, are hereby exempt from the operation of the Reportable Conduct Scheme as it operates in Western Australia.

Exemption Request Form

Oganisations can request an exemption from commencing or continuing an investigation into reportable conduct. This form is not to request an exemption from notifying the Ombudsman of a reportable allegation or reportable conviction. Organisations must still notify the Ombudsman even if they seek an exemption from investigation.

Before you complete the Exemption Request Form, please see: Information Sheet 10: Exemptions

You can download a Word format form instead of using this online form. Upload the completed form (in DOCX or PDF format) to our Secure Dropzone. For more details see the instructions at the bottom of this page.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

1. Details of organisation

I confirm that: (i) I am the head of the organisation, or (ii) I have been delegated authority to make this request.
2. Exemption Type

Commencing a reportable conduct investigation

Continuing a reportable conduct investigation


Ongoing

Time limited - until date below

3. Basis for Exemption Request

I have formed the view on reasonable grounds that this matter does not constitute reportable conduct.
Please complete 3.2 below.

I have formed the view on reasonable grounds that the report of the matter is frivolous or vexatious or not made in good faith.

I have become aware that another appropriate person or body is dealing with or investigating the matter.
Please name the person or body in 3.3 below.

I am required by law to comply with the directions of another person or body in relation to the investigation of the matter.
Please name the person or body in 3.3 below.

I have been requested/directed by another appropriate person or body to cease, or discontinue for a period, the investigation of the matter.
Please name the person or body in 3.3 below, and indicate whether they have requested OR directed you to cease or discontinue the investigation.

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List reasons supporting request, including the specific information requested in your selection above – please include as much information as possible to assist the Ombudsman to assess your request.
4. Supporting documents
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Before you click Submit:

  • Please wait until all document uploads are completed.
  • You will not receive a copy of your exemption request after submission. If you would like a copy,  before clicking Submit click Print page Print (you can then use "Print to PDF" or "Save as PDF" to save a copy).
  • You will be provided with a reference number after submission. Kindly record this reference number for your records. If you do not see a submission confirmation and reference number, please contact us to check if your submission has gone through.


Use your own form

You can upload your own form to the Ombudsman's secure dropzone. Follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to the Ombudsman's secure dropzone. This facility encrypts the documents you send to us. For the security of sensitive information, please do not email your documents.
  2. Upload the your form and any supporting documents.
  3. Click Submit.

For further information or assistance about notifying the Ombudsman about reportable allegations and reportable convictions, please call us on 08 9220 7471 or email ReportableConduct@ombudsman.wa.gov.au.