States participating in ICOAF
AUSTRALIA
Inspector General //
Commonwealth Ombudsman (Defence Force Ombudsman)
Original Name: Inspector General
Type of Institution: Inspector General
Legislation: Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Regulation
ICOAF related documentation:
Original Name: Commonwealth Ombudsman/Defence Force Ombudsman
Type of Institution: General Ombuds Institution
Legislation: Commonwealth jurisdiction
Website: www.ombudsman.gov.au
ICOAF related documentation:
5ICOAF - The role of women in the The role of women in the Armed Forces: current status, challenges & prospects
Additional Information: The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the Defence Force Ombudsman (DFO). This organism is independent and external to the Ministry of Defense (MOD), able to respond to complaints and grievances of both serving and former MOD members.
For more information refer to the DFO's webpage.