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1998

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27 February 1998
Pensioners get justice at last

Commonwealth Ombudsman Ron McLeod has announced that around 40 pensioners would be compensated for pensions not received because of inequities in the Social Security Act.

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6 February 1998
The comments and reflections of the outgoing Ombudsman

Commonwealth Ombudsman Philippa Smith finishes her appointment on Friday 6 February.

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4 February 1998
Ombudsman releases ABARE investigation report

Commonwealth Ombudsman Philippa Smith said the ACF complaint about ABARE raised important issues about how government agencies developed and consulted on public policy.

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30 January 1998
Compensation for injuries to jobseekers on compulsory work programs

My office is investigating several complaints from job seekers who were injured while on compulsory work placements.

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28 January 1998
Child Support Overpayments - a case of give and take?

A Commonwealth Ombudsman investigation of Child Support Agency debt recovery practices has found that these can cause unnecessary hardship and distress for parents and children.

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28 January 1998
Ombudsman investigates unlawful arrest, unlawful use of force and detention

Commonwealth Ombudsman, Philippa Smith today released a report of an investigation into the conduct of two Australian Federal Police (AFP) members responding to a domestic disturbance at a Canberra home in July 1996.

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16 January 1998
Ombudsman and Defence Chief release serious incident report
Joint release, Defence Force/Ombudsman

Commonwealth Ombudsman Philippa Smith and the Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral Barrie, have released the findings of the Ombudsman’s own motion investigation into how the Australian Defence Force responds to allegations of serious incidents and offences.

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14 January 1998
'Beware of oral advice'

Outgoing Commonwealth Ombudsman Philippa Smith has cited problems with the quality and accountability of oral advice as one of the most enduring issue facing public administrators, and citizens seeking information about their entitlements from government agencies.

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