Four in five government agencies follow through on ombudsman advice

The Commonwealth and ACT ombudsman reports on 2025 results. It found that 78% of its recommendations were fully or partially implemented by the end of 2025.

An examination looked at 54 recommendations from 12 investigations. It found strong compliance rates.

46% were fully implemented. 31% were partially implemented.

4% were not implemented. 19% were superseded.

These cases ended before October 31, 2024. Results were measured by the end of 2025.

The ombudsman also reviewed six own-motion investigations and three complaints-based investigations over the same period. Most Australian government agencies act on ombudsman feedback when accountability checks uncover problems.

54 from 12 investigations: Recommendations examined
78%: Fully or partially implemented
46%: Fully implemented
4%: Not implemented

Why it mattersThis shows whether government agencies respond when watchdogs find fault. It is a key measure of public sector accountability.

AustraliaDemonstrates the Commonwealth ombudsman's effectiveness at driving government to fix problems affecting Australians.

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Geoscience Australia forms First Nations advisory committee

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Why it mattersFederal agencies rarely give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples formal power to make decisions. This sets an example for others to follow. It gives First Nations communities real input on how their Country is studied and managed.