If you have a problem with South Australian state or local government, we may be able to help.

The South Australian Ombudsman is an independent officer who deals with:

  • complaints about South Australian government agencies and councils
  • complaints and reports regarding misconduct and maladministration in public administration
  • confidential reports of public interest information about South Australian government agencies and councils
  • complaints about prescribed child protection matters
  • complaints under the Return to Work Act about:
    • claims agents
    • self-insured employers
    • the Return to Work Corporation
  • requests to review Freedom of Information decisions
  • audits of South Australian public agencies.

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