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Ombudsman's service standards continue to nosedive

Australia's government department watchdog has fallen well short of its targets, dealing with just 24 per cent of complaints in a timely manner.

AAP

Social housing complaints probed by ombudsman hit record high

Property condition remained the leading category as to why complaints were being made, followed by complaints handling, and health and safety.

The Independent UK

Gerard Lawlor family ‘disappointed’ by Ombudsman report

The family has differed with the findings of a Police Ombudsman report which found failures in the probe, but no collusion.

The Independent UK

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Class action initiated over ACT's failed attempt at forced evictions

The government tried to force hundreds from their homes, causing 'significant distress'.

The Canberra Times

'I'm very sorry': Berry says forced relocations process was flawed

The minister has made the comments after a critical report.

The Canberra Times

Pita petition decision on Aug 3

The Constitutional Court will consider next Thursday whether it will accept for deliberation a petition regarding the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, a source said.

Bangkok Post

Ombudsman asks court to postpone PM vote

The Ombudsman on Monday asked the Constitutional Court to order the parliament to postpone the next vote for prime minister, and to rule on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

Bangkok Post

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New calls for WASPI women to receive ‘fair and fast’ compensation due to State Pension age changes

Over 50 cross-party MPs recently wrote to the Ombudsman demanding a fair and prompt investigation.

Daily Record

Paisley politicians show support for women hit by pension rip-off

The group were marching as part of the annual Sma' Shot Day celebrations.

Daily Record

Supply of medicines to NZ threatened after vaccine disclosure – Ombudsman

After the Government mistakenly released confidential information about Covid-19 vaccines, the health ministry says it was 'made clear' this could have implications for broader pharmaceutical and therapeutic supply.

Newsroom.co.nz

Tragic final moments of young man who jumped from eighth floor building after mum's death

Concerns have been raised about Robert Mulvey's time in prison

Leeds Live

Bungling Welsh hospitals dodge complaints and issue payouts like £750 to a man they didn't tell he had Covid

A Welsh watchdog found hospitals did not have a good track record of listening to people who complained and accepting where mistakes had been made

Wales Online

New delay for WASPI women waiting on Ombudsman's review into State Pension age changes

Millions of women born in the 1950s were affected by the change to the State Pension age.

Daily Record

Council must pay Leeds family £7,000 as son is out of school for three years

Leeds City Council were accused of 'losing control' of the boy's education

Leeds Live

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Liverpool Echo

Vulnerable mum left homeless with her baby 'just wanted help and support'

A young mum was ignored by Liverpool Council for months after being left to sofa surf with her baby

Manchester Evening News

Council ordered to pay compensation to homeowner after it failed to investigate complaints about housing development

An ombudsman has found that Bolton Council failed to adhere to its own policies and did not investigate complaints about a housing development properly

Newsroom.co.nz

Democracy behind closed doors

Shining a light on the degree to which southern councils exclude the public from their deliberations shows some are much shyer than others.

Leeds Live

Much-loved Leeds barber found dead days after being released from prison

The death of Clide Thompson, 42, prompted an investigation by the Prison Ombudsman

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Scathing report into Doomadgee Rural Hospital following First Nations woman's death reveals clinical failures

The Queensland Health Ombudsman releases a scathing report into the preventable death of a First Nations woman at Doomadgee Rural Hospital in the state's north-west.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ombudsman makes late Budget bid following cyclone devastation

As communities recover from severe weather events, a key watchdog says he needs more staff to handle a likely spike in complaints about government agencies.

Daily Record

DWP urged to consider ‘alternative resolution process’ for women affected by State Pension age changes

In July 2021, the Ombudsman ruled that the DWP failed to communicate changes to women born in the 1950s with enough urgency.

ABC News

Ombudsman says Premier Daniel Andrews's IBAC response 'speaks volumes for his views on integrity and corruption'

Victoria's ombudsman says the premier's response to a damning report from the state's anti-corruption watchdog "speaks volumes" about his views on corruption, as she calls for urgent action to improve integrity in politics.

Wales Online

Mum gets £21k after carrying disabled child around flat for three years

Ombudsman found 'no evidence' that suitable accommodation was sought for the family. And the delays have now had a detrimental impact on the child's future mobility

The National (Scotland)

Scottish campaigners thank public after key win for WASPI group

HELENSBURGH campaigners fighting against moves to change the state pension age for women have thanked the public for their support after more than…

Daily Record

People thinking about buying a used car this year should know these five things first

The Motor Ombudsman shares top tips to help people buy the right used car during the cost of living crisis.

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