Your complaint needs to be in writing. However, we encourage you to telephone us or meet with us before making your written complaint so we can advise you on the best way to proceed.
In the first instance, you should phone or visit the Ombudsman's office to make an enquiry about your concerns with government services. An Enquiry Officer will assist you and determine if your complaint is within the Ombudsman's jurisdiction.
Telephone: (08) 9220 7555 or 1800 117 000 (toll free for country callers)
Your letter, email or complaint form should briefly explain your complaint. Include details such as:
You can make your complaint by:
Appointment | Make an appointment to visit our office or meet with Ombudsman's staff if they visit your town/suburb (go to the Regional Accessibility and Awareness Program page for more information about regional visits. |
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Write or fax
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Print out and complete the Complaint Form |
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Mail to: Ombudsman Western Australia Fax to: (08) 9325 1107 |
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Online complaint form | Use the Electronic Complaint Form |
In most cases the Ombudsman can only deal with complaints from the person who is personally affected by a decision or action taken by an agency. However, if for any reason you are unable to act for yourself the Ombudsman may accept a complaint form from:
The Ombudsman may ask the person affected to confirm in writing that they are happy for the representative to act for them. see the Authority to Act Form.
Further information about the complaints process is available on the Guidelines and Information Sheets page or contact the office for assistance:
08 9220 7555
mail@ombudsman.wa.gov.au
Printable Complaint Form
Electronic Complaint Form
Authority to Act Form