Misconduct including Abuse
On this page are some avenues to provide information, or to seek guidance and support if you are aware of misconduct related to Defence.
Public Interest
Disclosure
Contact
Website: Public Interest Disclosure
Call: 1800 673 502
Call (international): +61 2 6266 2433
Email: Defence PID
Description
Matters that are of public interest (including suspected misconduct by Defence public officials).
Military
Incident
Contact
Website: Joint Military Police Unit
Call: 1300 233 471
Email: Military Police Unit
Description
Breach of military discipline including a criminal offence committed by an ADF member and offences under the DFDA.
Sexual Misconduct
Support and Guidance
Contact
Website: SeMPRO
Call: 1800 736 776 (1800SeMPRO)
Call (international): +61 2 6127 1759
Text local: 0429 600 800
Text (international): +61 429 600 800
Email: SeMPRO
Description
Available 24/7, SeMPRO provides advice, support and confidential services to all current and former Defence personnel (including their families) who have been impacted by sexual misconduct.
Defence Force
Ombudsman
Contact
Website: Defence Force Ombudsman
Call: 1300 362 072
Call (international): +61 2 6276 0111
Description
The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the Defence Force Ombudsman. The Ombudsman offers an independent complaints mechanism for serving and former Defence members. We are external to Defence.
Military
Justice
Contact
Website: Military Justice
Description
Includes: Discipline in the ADF; administrative action to support ADF policy; inquiries to establish facts relevant to operation and command of the ADF; and the provisions for review and management of complaints.
Complaints and
Resolution
Contact
Website: Complaints and Resolution
Call: 1800 333 362
Email: Complaint Resolution
Description
Manages APS Review of Actions, as well as a Defence contact for the Ombudsman, the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Merit Protection Commission and the Office of the Australian Information Commission.
