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What is misconduct? 

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The Ombudsman can accept complaints and reports about misconduct in maladministration.

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Misconduct is defined in the Ombudsman Act as.

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An intentional and serious breach of a code of conduct by a public officer while acting in their capacity as a public officer that constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.

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Misconduct might look like not dealing with a conflict of interest, improperly releasing confidential information.

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Giving a colleague an unfair advantage in a recruitment process, accessing information without authorisation.

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If you're a public officer or public authority, you are expected to tell us if you reasonably suspect misconduct has occurred. The Public Interest Disclosure Act includes protections for reports of misconduct made by public officers.

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If you are not a public officer, you can still lodge a complaint about misconduct with us, which will be treated confidentially.

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Reports and complaints about suspected misconduct can be made through our website, in writing, by telephone, or in person.

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Contact Ombudsman SA on 7322 7020 or visit www.ombudsman.sa.gov.au.