Ombudsman investigative reports

Water Licences Report

Published 8 May 2014 |

An investigation into the administration of water licence decision-making under Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Water Act 2000

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Ownership Transfer Fee Report

Published 18 Dec 2013 |

An investigation into the amount charged by Brisbane City Council (council) for its Ownership Transfer Fee.

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Liquor Report

Published 17 Dec 2013 |

An investigation into the regulation of licensed premises by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation.

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Brisbane City Council's Tennyson Reach Parkland Transactions Report

Published 27 Feb 2013 |

An investigation into council transactions with Mirvac Queensland Pty Ltd regarding the purchase of land at Tennyson Reach.

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Underground Coal Gasification Report

Published 19 Sep 2012 |

An investigation into the approval and oversight of the Kingaroy Underground Coal Gasification project.

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Ombudsman Recommendations to Councils Report

Published 12 Jul 2012 |

This report examines the implementation and effectiveness of the Ombudsman’s recommendations to councils between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2010.

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Hendra Virus Report

Published 3 Nov 2011 |

This investigation reviewed agency responses to Hendra virus incidents between 2006–2009.

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Neville Report and Neville Report Update

Published 29 Jun 2011 |

Two investigations into Queensland health complaint mechanisms, and other systemic issues identified as a result of the death of 10 year old Elise Nev ...

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Airport Link Project Report

Published 27 Jun 2011 |

An investigation into complaints about night-time surface work.

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