Browse: 60 results for Blog

1. NAIDOC Week 2025 - Blogstar relevancy 5 It’s NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/naidoc-2025  - Last Modified 7 Jul 2025
2. Inspector's report on men's rural prison released - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Palen Creek Correctional Centre inspection report prepared by the Inspector of Detention Services, was tabled by the Honourable Pat Weir MP, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament on 19 June 2025. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/palen-creek-correctional-centre-inspection-report  - Last Modified 19 Jun 2025
3. Ombudsman’s report released on preventing harm to children with disability in Queensland  - Blogstar relevancy 5 This is the Ombudsman’s first report from the investigation, and it looks at the Department of Education. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/ombudsman-s-report-released-on-preventing-harm-to-children-with-disability-in-queensland  - Last Modified 8 Apr 2025
4. Inspector’s report on Southern Queensland Correctional Centre released - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Southern Queensland Correctional Centre inspection report prepared by the Inspector of Detention Services, was tabled. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/inspector-s-report-on-southern-queensland-correctional-centre-released  - Last Modified 19 Mar 2025
5. A new national complaint service for higher education students - Blogstar relevancy 5 From 1 February 2025, the National Student Ombudsman (NSO) commences. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/a-new-national-complaint-service-for-higher-education-students  - Last Modified 31 Jan 2025
6. Christmas closure 2024 and emergency agencies - Blogstar relevancy 5 Seasons greetings and best wishes for the new year. See details of emergency agencies. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/christmas-closure-2024-and-emergency-agencies  - Last Modified 16 Dec 2024
7. Annual reporting published - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Office has released its 'Annual report 2023–24' and 'Inspector of Detention Services annual operational report 2023–24'. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/annual-reporting-published  - Last Modified 15 Nov 2024
8. Ombudsman presents the Forensic Disability Service – second report - Blogstar relevancy 5 A review of the implementation of recommendations made in the 2019 Forensic Disability Service report. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/ombudsman-presents-the-forensic-disability-service-second-report  - Last Modified 16 Oct 2024
9. Still learning from experience - Blogstar relevancy 5 Over 50 years, five priority areas have consistently been the cause of problems in public administration. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/still-learning-from-experience  - Last Modified 15 Jul 2025
10. New casebook to help public sector agencies to improve decision-making  - Blogstar relevancy 5 Samples of Ombudsman investigation outcomes https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/new-casebook-to-help-public-sector-agencies-to-improve-decision-making  - Last Modified 15 Mar 2024
11. New Ombudsman report: Prison overcrowding and other matters  - Blogstar relevancy 5 An investigation in response to a reference by the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee of the Queensland Parliament'. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/new-ombudsman-report-prison-overcrowding-and-other-matters  - Last Modified 21 Feb 2024
12. Common complaints over Christmas - Blogstar relevancy 5 Speaking to the correct complaints body will help you resolve the matter faster. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/common-complaints-over-christmas  - Last Modified 20 Dec 2023
13. Christmas closure 2023 - Blogstar relevancy 5 Seasons greetings and best wishes for the new year. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/christmas-closure-2023  - Last Modified 20 Dec 2023
14. Framework and Guideline for managing customer complaints - Blogstar relevancy 5 Overview of Queensland Public Service Customer Complaint Management Framework and Guideline. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/framework-and-guideline-for-managing-customer-complaints  - Last Modified 28 Jan 2025
15. Inspection standards for prisons and youth detention centres released - Blogstar relevancy 5 Inspection standards aim to ensure transparency in the outcomes that will be assessed during inspections. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/inspection-standards-for-prisons-and-youth-detention-centres-released  - Last Modified 22 Sep 2023
16. Multi-agency complaint handling - Blogstar relevancy 5 What is a multi-agency complaint? What should agencies do? Four tips for agencies to consider. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/multi-agency-complaint-handling  - Last Modified 15 Aug 2023
17. New detention oversight arrangements in Queensland  - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Inspector of Detention Services Act 2022 (IDS Act) has now fully commenced. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/new-detention-oversight-arrangements-in-queensland  - Last Modified 4 Jul 2023
18. Work with us on IDS - Blogstar relevancy 5 We are seeking applications for permanent and temporary roles relating to establishing the IDS functions. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/work-with-us-on-ids  - Last Modified 8 May 2023
19. New videos to help you know how and when to make a complaint - Blogstar relevancy 5 Videos on how to effectively seek help with your complaint, with a focus on the needs of people with impaired capacity. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/new-videos-to-help-you-know-how-and-when-to-make-a-complaint  - Last Modified 5 Apr 2023
20. What is procedural fairness? - Casebook examples - Blogstar relevancy 5 Procedural fairness requires that a person be given a fair hearing before a decision adversely affecting the person’s rights and interests is made. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/what-is-procedural-fairness-casebook-examples  - Last Modified 4 Apr 2024
21. Improving policy, procedure or service - Casebook 2022 examples - Blogstar relevancy 5 These Casebook 2022 examples show how to improve policy, procedure or service. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/improving-policy-procedure-or-service-casebook-2022-examples  - Last Modified 5 Apr 2023
22. Insight into our investigation process  - Blogstar relevancy 5 Watch the video to gain an insight into how our investigations are conducted. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/insight-into-our-investigation-process  - Last Modified 20 Oct 2022
23. Making a difference for vulnerable people - Casebook 2022 examples - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Office continues to promote awareness and accessibility to vulnerable communities. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/making-a-difference-for-vulnerable-people-casebook-2022-examples  - Last Modified 20 Oct 2022
24. Passport delay complaints - Blogstar relevancy 5 Where can you complain about delays in processing passport applications? https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/passport-delay-complaints  - Last Modified 5 Sep 2022
25. Improving communication - Casebook 2022 examples - Blogstar relevancy 5 Giving reasons for decision is essential to fairness, ensures transparency and promotes accountability. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/improving-communication-casebook-2022  - Last Modified 22 Nov 2022
26. Usual phone hours from 30 March - Blogstar relevancy 5 As of 9.30am on Wednesday 30 March, we re-established usual hours for our public access phone line. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/usual-phone-hours-from-30-march  - Last Modified 30 Mar 2022
27. Phone contact resumed on Thursday 17 March - Blogstar relevancy 5 As of 9.30am on Thursday 17 March, we re-opened our public access phone line. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/phone-contact-resumed-on-thursday-17-march  - Last Modified 17 Mar 2022
28. Limited services resuming after flood damage - Blogstar relevancy 5 We are progressively resuming our services after experiencing flood damage to the building. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/limited-services-resuming-after-flood-damage  - Last Modified 9 Mar 2022
29. Changed phone hours from 7 January - Blogstar relevancy 5 From Friday 7 January 2022 we have changed phone hours to 9.30-11.30am, and 2.00-4.00pm business days. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/changed-phone-hours-from-7-january  - Last Modified 6 Jan 2022
30. Our response to changed COVID-19 measures from 17 December 2021 - Blogstar relevancy 5 We have received complaints about a broad range of COVID-19 related issues since restrictions were imposed in 2020. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/our-response-to-changed-covid-19-measures-from-17-december-2021  - Last Modified 6 Mar 2024
31. Compulsory Christmas closure  - Blogstar relevancy 5 Seasons greetings and best wishes for the new year. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/compulsory-christmas-closure  - Last Modified 1 Dec 2021
32. New bill to establish an independent inspector to oversee detention facilities - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Government introduced a new bill into Parliament to establish an independent inspector to oversee the State’s detention facilities. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/new-bill-to-establish-an-independent-inspector-to-oversee-detention-facilities  - Last Modified 15 Nov 2021
33. Border restriction complaints - Blogstar relevancy 5 What should you include in your complaint to us about border restrictions? https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/border-restriction-complaints  - Last Modified 15 Jan 2025
34. Prepare for a decision - Casebook 2020 examples - Blogstar relevancy 5 Cases from Casebook 2020 https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/prepare-for-a-decision-casebook-2020-examples  - Last Modified 10 Sep 2021
35. COVID-safe services - Blogstar relevancy 5 During this lockdown period, we will continue to deliver services in ways that support public health. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/covid-safe-services  - Last Modified 3 Aug 2021
36. Guaranteed access to high quality training  - Blogstar relevancy 5 We are continuing to provide our full range of training programs using a variety of online tools. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/guaranteed-access-to-high-quality-training  - Last Modified 19 Jul 2021
37. COVID Safe complaints services  - Blogstar relevancy 5 The Office is continuing to accept complaints online, by phone and in writing. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/covid-safe-complaints-services  - Last Modified 29 Jun 2021
38. Making a difference for vulnerable people - Blogstar relevancy 5 Cases from Casebook 2020 https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/making-a-difference-for-vulnerable-people  - Last Modified 7 Jun 2023
39. Recordkeeping cases from Casebook 2020 - Blogstar relevancy 5 Recordkeeping cases from Casebook 2020 https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/recordkeeping-cases-from-casebook-2020  - Last Modified 27 May 2021
40. Service change due to lockdown - Blogstar relevancy 5 Phone line closing at 1.45pm today. Business as usual from Monday 11 January. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/service-change-due-to-lockdown  - Last Modified 9 Sep 2022
41. Flexible training options - Blogstar relevancy 5 All our training products are available, delivered either face-to-face or via webinar https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/flexible-training-options  - Last Modified 1 Dec 2020
42. Face-to-face training on hold - Blogstar relevancy 5 Given the recent positive COVID-19 cases in Brisbane we have decided to put the Office’s face-to-face training on hold. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/face-to-face-training-on-hold  - Last Modified 8 Sep 2020
43. Case studies - other investigation outcomes - Blogstar relevancy 5 A rectification is the outcome of an investigation where the Ombudsman recommends an agency change a decision or action as a result of a complaint. Usually case studies focus on rectifications, however following are examples of other investigation outcomes. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/case-studies-other-investigation-outcomes  - Last Modified 15 Dec 2021
44. Phil Clarke retires and incoming Queensland Ombudsman, Anthony Reilly, pays tribute - Blogstar relevancy 5 Phil Clarke retired as Queensland Ombudsman on 9 July after almost 10 years of service. The new Ombudsman, Anthony Reilly, thanked Mr Clarke for his service to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Queensland community. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/phil-clarke-retires-and-incoming-queensland-ombudsman-anthony-reilly-pays-tribute  - Last Modified 31 Jul 2020
45. Service delivery in the new ‘normal’ - Blogstar relevancy 5 After the COVID-19 disruption, this Office expects to resume face-to-face training from 1 August 2020 https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/service-delivery-in-the-new-normal  - Last Modified 6 Mar 2024
46. New video resource for councillors - Blogstar relevancy 5 We have produced a new video covering 'Complaints, human rights and PIDs – what every councillor needs to know'. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/new-video-resource-for-councillors  - Last Modified 4 Jun 2020
47. Case studies - improving policy, procedures or service - Blogstar relevancy 5 The community expects public agencies to have policies and procedures to support and inform fair and consistent decision-making at all levels within government. This Office makes recommendations to agencies for improving policy, procedures or service. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/case-studies-improving-policy-procedures-or-service  - Last Modified 31 Jul 2020
48. Changes to services due to COVID-19 - Blogstar relevancy 5 You can make your complaint to us online, by phone or by mail. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/changes-to-services-due-to-covid-19  - Last Modified 8 May 2020
49. Phone contact resuming from Monday 27 April  - Blogstar relevancy 5 This is a limited hours service operating between 9.30am-11.30am and 2.00pm-4.00pm on business days. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/phone-complaints-open-for-limited-hours  - Last Modified 8 May 2020
50. You can make a complaint online - Blogstar relevancy 5 We are continuing to provide services to the community. We are accepting complaints online and by mail. https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/improve-public-administration/blog/you-can-make-a-complaint-online  - Last Modified 18 Oct 2021