Your complaint’s journey
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Your complaint’s journey:
- Not happy with something we’ve done? Everyone has a right to complain. A complaint can be made to any of our staff in person, or
- by phone—1800 014 536
- by email—complaints@pt.qld.gov.au
- by letter—write to
Complaints Officer
The Public Trustee
GPO Box 1449
BRISBANE QLD 4001 - though the complaints form on our website.
- What happens now I’ve complained? Your complaint will remain confidential. A staff member who manages complaints will acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days. They will assess your complaint and
- will review any file notes, policies or procedures and legislation to understand the background of the situation
- may contact you to ask for more information
- if the complaint can’t be dealt with by us, may refer you to another agency.
- How long will it take to get an answer? Sometimes there is a lot of information to review.
- If your complaint is assessed as simple, we will respond within 20 working days
- If your complaint is assessed as requiring investigation, this will take at least 45 working days.
- If there is a delay, we will let you know.
- I’m not happy with the answer—what can I do now? If the outcome does not seem reasonable, you can request an internal review by a different staff member. This will take at least 45 working days.
- If you are not happy with the outcome of the review, you can contact the Queensland Ombudsman for an independent external review.
- Phone the Ombudsman on 1800 068 908
- Visit the Ombudsman’s website.
- If you are not happy with the outcome of the review, you can contact the Queensland Ombudsman for an independent external review.
- Special circumstances
- If you have made a human rights complaint to us and haven’t received a response within 45 working days or are unhappy with the outcome, you can contact the Human Rights Commission on 1300 130 670.
- You may be able to apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal seeking
- the Tribunal’s advice, directions or recommendations to the Public Trustee
- a review of our appointment as administrator.