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Office of the Ombudsman

A further avenue of investigation of complaints about administrative actions of councils is available through the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Ombudsman will expect the initial steps in the resolution of a complaint to have been completed before a complaint will be considered.

The Ombudsman can be contacted at:

Street address

Office of the Ombudsman
Level 6, 86 Collins Street  Hobart  TAS  7000

Postal address

GPO Box 960,
HOBART TAS 7001

Phone and email

Phone: 1800 001 170 or (03) 6166 4566

Email: ombudsman@justice.tas.gov.au

More information about the Ombudsman's role and a complaint form that can be filled out online are available at Office of the Ombudsman.