The Public Service Ombudsman's report reveals the barriers to effective commissioning of wheelchair services that have left people facing delays of months or even years for vital equipment. It calls on the Government and NHS England to deliver a more consistent, national approach to improve the lives of wheelchair users.

The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman was pleased to host the 38th annual Australasian Pacific Ombudsman Region (APOR) Members meeting and Conference in Canberra on 4-5 November 2026, bringing together Ombudsman and representatives from across the region, including APOR President and Cook Islands Ombudsman, Ms Niki Rattle. Under the theme Future Proofing Fairness, the conference provided an opportunity to strengthen regional connections, share practical experiences, and explore how Ombudsman offices can respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.

At the 29th Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 30 October 2026, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, presented seven Organisation Awards, 84 Awards for Public Officers and 15 Team Awards to recognise the outstanding performance of government departments, public organisations, teams and public officers in various areas. The scale of the Awards was further expanded this year, with a record number of departments, organisations, teams and officers receiving the honours, and an attendance exceeding 480 at the ceremony.

European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho has said the European Commission’s refusal to give public access to documents related to the application by a lithium mining project in Serbia for fast-track status under the Critical Raw Materials Act is unreasonable and found maladministration. The finding follows two complaints by individuals seeking transparency about how the project in the Jadar Valley of Serbia was assessed and selected to be a ‘strategic project’.

Les 21 et 22 octobre 2026, l’Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) et l’Association Internationale des Procureurs et Poursuivants Francophones (AIPPF), l’Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) et l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) se sont réunis à Dakar, dans le cadre d’un séminaire sur le thème : « Lanceurs d’alerte : quel cadre juridique efficient et protecteur des droits ? Réflexions croisées des médiateurs et des procureurs ».

The NSW Ombudsman has tabled its latest annual report detailing on 18,685 actionable complaints finalised during the year, recommendations it has made for public sector improvement (of which 99% of those responded to have been accepted) and more than $600,000 in financial outcomes for members of the public in 2025–26.

The Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, in collaboration with the House of Representatives, organised its third annual thematic lecture on 29 October 2026 in the Plenary Hall of the Parliament of Malta. This year's lecture focused on "Mental health risks and concerns: strategic goals and best practices for prevention, treatment and care".

The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has secured the payment of outstanding dues amounting to Rs 216.10 million to 269 citizens across the province within just three months, demonstrating the impact of effective ombudsman intervention in resolving public grievances and ensuring accountability in public administration.