Australia

States participating in ICOAF

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

Website

http://www.directory.gov.au

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.