All publications Prison overcrowding and other matters report Published 21 Feb 2024 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments We investigated the overcrowding of Queensland prisons generally and specifically at Maryborough Correctional Centre (MCC). Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Prison%20overcrowding%20and%20other%20matters%20report%20PUBLIC.PDF.aspx Snapshot Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Snapshot%20-%20Prison%20overcrowding%20and%20other%20matters%20report%20PUBLIC.PDF.aspx Media Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Media_release_-_Prison_overcrowding_and_other_matters_report.PDF.aspx The Sunshine Coast Regional Council regulatory enforcement report Published 28 Aug 2019 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation of actions taken by Sunshine Coast Regional Council in response to complaints about power boat noise. 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Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/217/The_Brisbane_Youth_Detention_Centre_report.pdf.aspx Snapshot Button URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atOy4g4QH6Y&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ombudsman.qld.gov.au%2F Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg The Cairns Regional Council councillor conflicts of interest report Published 24 Oct 2017 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the way in which councillors at Cairns Regional Council deal with conflicts of interest Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/505/The_Cairns_Regional_Council_councillor_conflicts_of_interest_report.PDF.pdf.aspx Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg The Redland City Council Defamation Report Published 5 Jan 2017 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the threat of legal action against two residents by Redland City Council. 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Prison overcrowding and other matters report Published 21 Feb 2024 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments We investigated the overcrowding of Queensland prisons generally and specifically at Maryborough Correctional Centre (MCC). Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Prison%20overcrowding%20and%20other%20matters%20report%20PUBLIC.PDF.aspx Snapshot Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Snapshot%20-%20Prison%20overcrowding%20and%20other%20matters%20report%20PUBLIC.PDF.aspx Media Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Media_release_-_Prison_overcrowding_and_other_matters_report.PDF.aspx The Sunshine Coast Regional Council regulatory enforcement report Published 28 Aug 2019 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation of actions taken by Sunshine Coast Regional Council in response to complaints about power boat noise. 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Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/217/The_Brisbane_Youth_Detention_Centre_report.pdf.aspx Snapshot Button URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atOy4g4QH6Y&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ombudsman.qld.gov.au%2F Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg The Cairns Regional Council councillor conflicts of interest report Published 24 Oct 2017 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the way in which councillors at Cairns Regional Council deal with conflicts of interest Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/505/The_Cairns_Regional_Council_councillor_conflicts_of_interest_report.PDF.pdf.aspx Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg The Redland City Council Defamation Report Published 5 Jan 2017 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the threat of legal action against two residents by Redland City Council. 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Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/477/The_Toowoomba_Regional_Council_Auction_Notices_Report.pdf.aspx Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg Water Licences Report Published 8 May 2014 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments An investigation into the administration of water licence decision-making under Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Water Act 2000 Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/242/The%20Water%20License%20Report.pdf.aspx?Embed=Y Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg Ownership Transfer Fee Report Published 18 Dec 2013 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the amount charged by Brisbane City Council (council) for its Ownership Transfer Fee. 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Prison overcrowding and other matters report Published 21 Feb 2024 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments We investigated the overcrowding of Queensland prisons generally and specifically at Maryborough Correctional Centre (MCC). Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Prison%20overcrowding%20and%20other%20matters%20report%20PUBLIC.PDF.aspx Snapshot Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Snapshot%20-%20Prison%20overcrowding%20and%20other%20matters%20report%20PUBLIC.PDF.aspx Media Button URL /ArticleDocuments/586/Media_release_-_Prison_overcrowding_and_other_matters_report.PDF.aspx
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council regulatory enforcement report Published 28 Aug 2019 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation of actions taken by Sunshine Coast Regional Council in response to complaints about power boat noise. Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/217/The_Sunshine_Coast_Regional_Council_regulatory_enforcement_report_FINAL.PDF.aspx Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
The Forensic Disability Service report Published 23 Aug 2019 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments An investigation into the detention of people at the Forensic Disability Service. Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/217/The_Forensic_Disability_Service_report_-_FINAL.PDF.aspx Media Button URL https://www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au/about-us/media/the-forensic-disability-service-report Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre report Published 27 Mar 2019 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments An investigation into the management of young people at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre between November 2016 and February 2017. Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/217/The_Brisbane_Youth_Detention_Centre_report.pdf.aspx Snapshot Button URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atOy4g4QH6Y&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ombudsman.qld.gov.au%2F Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
The Cairns Regional Council councillor conflicts of interest report Published 24 Oct 2017 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the way in which councillors at Cairns Regional Council deal with conflicts of interest Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/505/The_Cairns_Regional_Council_councillor_conflicts_of_interest_report.PDF.pdf.aspx Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
The Redland City Council Defamation Report Published 5 Jan 2017 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the threat of legal action against two residents by Redland City Council. Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/479/The%20Redland%20City%20Council%20Defamation%20Report%20-%20final.pdf.aspx Media Button URL /improve-public-administration/newsletters/articles/2017/november/the-redland-city-council-defamation-report Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
The Toowoomba Regional Council Auction Notices Report Published 21 Dec 2016 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation about Toowoomba Regional Council’s decision to include the name of a homeowner on an auction notice it erected outside of their prope ... Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/477/The_Toowoomba_Regional_Council_Auction_Notices_Report.pdf.aspx Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
Water Licences Report Published 8 May 2014 | Ombudsman investigative reports | State departments An investigation into the administration of water licence decision-making under Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Water Act 2000 Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/242/The%20Water%20License%20Report.pdf.aspx?Embed=Y Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
Ownership Transfer Fee Report Published 18 Dec 2013 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into the amount charged by Brisbane City Council (council) for its Ownership Transfer Fee. Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/235/Ownership%20Transfer%20Fee%20Report.pdf.aspx?Embed=Y Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg
Brisbane City Council's Tennyson Reach Parkland Transactions Report Published 27 Feb 2013 | Ombudsman investigative reports | Local councils An investigation into council transactions with Mirvac Queensland Pty Ltd regarding the purchase of land at Tennyson Reach. Read more Report Report update Resource Snapshot Easy read Video Media Report Button URL /ArticleDocuments/221/BCC_Tennyson_Reach_Parkland_Transactions_Report.pdf.aspx?Embed=Y Widget thumbnail /images/UserUploadedImages/598/QO-report-default-filter-image.jpg