BackOn 16 August 2012 Mr Colin Neave was formally appointed as the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
Mr Neave's appointment follows an open merit-based selection process, in accordance with the Guidelines established by the Government in 2008. His appointment is for a period of five years commencing on 17 September 2012. It fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the former Commonwealth Ombudsman, Mr Allan Asher.Mr Gray expressed his thanks to Ms Alison Larkins, Deputy Ombudsman, for her leadership while acting as Commonwealth Ombudsman, and to the staff of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman for the important work they do.
Previously Mr Neave has served as the Chief Ombudsman of the Financial Ombudsman Service and as the Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman.
Source: Special Minister of StateMinister for the Public Service and Integrity, Commonwealth Australia
More information on the Commonwealth Ombudsman is available here.
