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ORF Hohes Haus: Behind the Scenes at the Ombudsman’s Office

What are the Ombudsman’s responsibilities? Who can lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman’s Office, and how? And what can the Ombudsman’s Office achieve? Ombudsmen Gaby Schwarz, Christoph Luisser and Bernhard Achitz answer all these questions on the ORF programme “Hohes Haus”.

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Ombudsman Christoph Luisser, Ombudswoman Gaby Scharz and Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz stand side by side in the portico of the Austrian Parliament. The Ombudsman and the regional ombudsmen explain their roles and areas of responsibility on the ORF programme "Hohes Haus". (Photo: Office of the Ombudsman/Paul Gruber)

ORF Hohes Haus, 7 June 2026