Nick Xenophon - Independent Senator for South Australia

Ombudsman Services

Commonwealth Ombudsman: 1300 362 072

The Commonwealth Ombudsman deals with complaints against Federal Government authorities.

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman: 1800 640 695

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman is an independent service that can assist with complaints from health fund members, health funds, private hospitals or medical practitioners about a health insurance arrangement.

Financial Ombudsman Service: 1300 780 808

The Financial Ombudsman Service can assist in the resolution of disputes between consumers and small businesses and member financial services providers.

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman: 1800 062 058

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman can assist small business and residential customers who have a complaint about their telephone or internet service in Australia.


State Ombudsman of SA: (08) 8226 8699

The SA Ombudsman assists with complaints against State Government agencies or authorities and local councils

Employee Ombudsman: (08) 8207 1970

The Employee Ombudsman can provide advice and assistance to South Australian employees of their rights and obligations under awards and enterprise agreements.

Energy Industry Ombudsman: 1800 665 565

The Energy Industry Ombudsman is an independent authority that can investigate disputes between customers and electricity and gas companies.

Health and Community Services Complaints Commission: 1800 232 007

The Health and Community Services Complaints Commission can assist patients, carers and service providers in resolving complaints about health and community services in South Australia

Police Complaints Authority: (08) 8226 8677

The Police Complaints Authority can investigate complaints regarding conduct of police officers and is entirely independent of the South Australia Police.

Welfare Rights Centre: (08) 8223 1338

The Welfare Rights Centre provides free and independent advocacy services to customers of Centrelink.