Ombudsman (Tonga)

The Tongan Ombudsman is a constitutional officer in Tonga tasked with investigating maladministration. Established as the Commissioner for Public Relations Act in 2001, the office was renamed to Ombudsman in 2016, and given constitutional status in 2021.

The Ombudsman is appointed by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga with the consent of the Legislative Assembly for a term of 5 years. The current acting Ombudsman is ʻAlisi Afeaki Taumoepeau.

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