CDRS Guidelines

The Public Transport Ombudsman is moving to place our Guidelines for the handling of complaints and disputes online.

These guidelines, called the Complaint and Dispute Resolution Service (or "CDRS" Guidelines) guide PTO officers in dealing with complaints.


Introduction

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Introduction.

CDRS Introduction


Guideline 1 - The Classification of Complaints & Disputes

Guideline 1 is currently under review and will be made available once this review is completed.


Guideline 2 - Complaint Handling

Please click on the link below to download an edited pdf file of CDRS Guideline 2.

CDRS Guideline 2 - Complaint Handling


Guideline 3 - Resolution and Finalisation of Complaints

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Guideline 3.

CDRS Guideline 3 - Resolution and Finalisation of Complaints


Guideline 4 - How the PTO Handles Disputes

Guideline 4 is currently under review and will be made available once this review is completed.


Guideline 5 - Conciliation Conference

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Guideline 5.

CDRS Guideline 5 - Conciliation Conference


Guideline 6 - Binding Decision

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Guideline 6.

CDRS Guideline 6 - Binding Decision


Guideline 7 - Post Resolution Review

Guideline 7 is currently under review and will be made available once this review is completed.


Guideline 8 - Systemic Issues

Guideline 8 is currently under review and will be made available once this review is completed.


Guideline 9 - Authorised Officer Complaints

Please click on the link below to download an edited pdf file of CDRS Guideline 9.

CDRS Guideline 9 - Authorised Officer Complaints


Guideline 10 - Refer for Internal Escalation

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Guideline 10.

CDRS Guideline 10 - Refer for Internal Escalation

 

Guideline 11 - Complaint Escalation Policy

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Guideline 11.

CDRS Guideline 11 - Complaint Escalation Policy


Attachment

Please click on the link below to download a pdf file of CDRS Attachment.

CDRS Attachment

 

Complaints about the Public Transport Ombudsman

Please click on the pdf link below to download a summary of our procedure for dealing with complaints about the Ombudsman or Ombudsman officers.

Complaints Procedure

 

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