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Regulatory bodies play a crucial role in Australia's justice system, providing fast and cost-effective resolutions that bypass the need for expensive legal representation. They include organizations such as consumer tribunals, Ombudsman, ACCC, ASIC, APRA, Fair Work Ombudsman, governments departments, industry bodies etc.

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Instances of injustice by a regulatory body can arise from various factors, extending beyond outright corruption in those overseeing complaints. Issues might stem from inadequate consideration of the complaint, personal biases, or even genuine errors.

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Whatever the reason, unjust decisions or improper investigations are unacceptable, but the officials responsible for the decision are almost never held to account.

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Whatever the reason, unjust decisions or improper investigations are unacceptable, but the officials responsible for the decision are almost never held to account. To ensure a fairer system, regulatory body officials should be held accountable when they make an unjust decision. 

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Accountability for regulatory body officials

Regulatory body officials must be able to ensure that fair and proper investigations are carried out, if they are unable to do so then they should be moved on. Also, officials who dismiss complaints due to bias should face prosecution.

Accountability for regulatory body officials who make unjust decisions

The effectiveness of a regulatory body relies upon the fair & proper conduct of the officials handling complaints, a standard that is unfortunately not always met. To ensure a fairer system, regulatory body officials should be held accountable whenever they make an unjust decision. 

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Regulatory body officials must be able to ensure that fair and proper investigations are carried out, if they are unable to do so then they should be moved on. Also, officials who dismiss complaints due to bias should face prosecution.

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