The Ombudsman’s powers come from various Acts of Parliament.
- Ombudsman Act 1972
- Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016
- Freedom of Information Act 1991
- Royal Commissions Act 1917
- Local Government Act 1999
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018
- Return to Work Act 2014
- Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012
- Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995
- Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004