Corruption and complaint reporting services

Part of the Compliments and complaints topic

Find independent agencies that support people who want to report corruption or make a complaint about officials, police officers, departments or governments.

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  • Queensland government

Queensland Government

Queensland Government accepts feedback and complaints. You can make a complaint about the government or a government official:

  • Queensland organisation

Office of the Queensland Ombudsman

The Office of the Ombudsman independently reviews the actions of Queensland Government agencies, local government decisions and some universities. It is impartial and seeks fair outcomes in disputes between citizens and government agencies. You can contact them :

  • Independent statutory authority

Office of the Independent Assessor

The Office of the Independent Assessor is an independent statutory authority that assesses all complaints about councillor conduct in Queensland.

It can investigate and prosecute disciplinary matters before the Councillor Conduct Tribunal. You can contact them:

  • Independent statutory body

Crime and Corruption Commission

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) combats and reduces the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector, including police. It investigates major crime such as drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, paedophilia and homicide. To report corrupt conduct or police misconduct, contact the CCC:

Visit the Crime and Corruption Commission website.

  • Queensland government

Queensland Police

You can make less serious complaints about the behaviour of a police officer:

  • in person at a police station
  • by writing to:
    State Complaints Coordinator's Office
    Ethical Standards Command
    Queensland Police Service
    GPO Box 1440
    BRISBANE QLD 4001
  • via online feedback form.

Last updated:
29 June 2026