External Complaint Mechanisms
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Ombudsman Western Australia The Ombudsman PO Box Z5386 St George's Terrace PERTH WA 6831 Tel. (08) 9220 7555 Email: Mail@ombudsman.wa.gov.au Email (Reportable Conduct Scheme): ReportableConduct@ombudsman.wa.gov.au Website: https://www.ombudsman.wa.gov.au/ |
Receives and assists in the resolution of complaints received from people in Western Australia about the administrative practices of public sector agencies, such as State Government departments and statutory authorities, the WA Police Service, local governments, and public universities. The office of the Ombudsman also monitor; oversee and review investigations undertaken by organisations into allegations of, and convictions for, abuse of children involving any of the organisation's employees. The Ombudsman may also at any time investigate matters of their own motion. |
Equal Opportunity Commission Commissioner for Equal Opportunity Level 2, Hartley's Building 141 St George's Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel. (08) 9216 3900 1800 198 149 Email: eoc@eoc.wa.gov.au Website:https://www.eoc.wa.gov.au/ |
Provides means of redress to individuals who allege sexual or racial harassment; or unlawful discrimination on grounds of sex, age, pregnancy, family status and responsibility, impairment, marital status, religious practices or beliefs, political viewpoint, gender history, or sexual orientation. |
University Visitor Governor of Western Australia The Official Secretary St George's Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel. (08) 9429 9199 Fax. (08) 9325 4476 Email: mail@govhouse.wa.gov.au Website: https://www.govhouse.wa.gov.au |
The Curtin University Act 1966 designates the Governor of Western Australia as the Visitor of the University with " authority, as and when he thinks fit, to do all things that pertain to the office of Visitor." Whilst the Act does not specify the powers of the Visitor, it has traditionally been seen that the Governor might have authority to provide an independent review of internal decisions; to hear appeals; and to ensure that statutes are enforced and that those who have duties to perform under the statutes are fulfilling them.
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Fair Work Commission
Floor 16 111 St George's TerracePERTH WA 6000 Tel. (08) 9464 5172 Email: perth@fwc.gov.au Website:https://www.fwc.gov.au/ |
The Commission is responsible for administering the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 that deal with registration and accountability of unions and employer associations. This act outlines the standards to be met by registered organisations in relation to rules, financial reporting, elections, conduct of officers and other matters.
Note: From 1 January 2014, a worker in a constitutionally covered business who reasonably believes that he or she has been bullied at work can apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the bullying.
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Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
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Established in 1986, the Commission is a national independent statutory government body. The Commission can investigate alleged discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy or disability. Human Rights education is a core responsibility of the Commission, along with the investigation and attempted resolution of complaints about breaches of human rights and anti-discrimination legislation. |
Office of the Information Commissioner 12th Floor, St Martin's Tower 44 St George's Terrace PERTH WA 6000 Tel. (618) 9220 7803 Fax. (618) 9325 2152 Email: info@foi.wa.gov.au Website: www.foi.wa.gov.au Postal address: PO Box Z5386 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6831 |
The Office of the Information Commissioner accepts applications relating to the Freedom of Information Act (WA) 1992 with particular regard to the processes that are available in relation to applications for access to documents and records of the University. |
Public Interest Disclosure
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The Public Interest Disclosure Officer deals with allegations about improper or corrupt conduct by the University, or an officer of the University. Disclosures made under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 are confidential, and the person making the disclosure is protected from legal or other action. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 also provides for the following to receive public interest disclosures of information, according to the issue: - The Corruption and Crime Commission - The Ombudsman - The Auditor General - Police Please refer to the PID Officer to obtain procedures relating to the University's obligations under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (WA). |
Corruption and Crime Commission PO Box 330 Northbridge Post Shop PERTH WA 6865 Tel. (08) 9215 4888 Toll Free: 1800 809 000 Fax. (08) 9215 4884 Email: info@ccc.wa.gov.au Website:www.ccc.wa.gov.au |
The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) accepts and can investigate allegations of serious (corrupt or criminal) misconduct by Western Australian public officers. The CCC also monitors the reporting and subsequent investigation of serious misconduct by public sector agencies. |
Public Sector Commission |
The Public Sector Commission (PSC) accepts and can investigate allegations of minor misconduct by Western Australian public officers. The PSC also monitors the reporting and subsequent investigation of minor misconduct by public sector agencies. Misconduct prevention and education programs for public officers are also delivered by the PSC. |