Former Victoria Legal Aid managing director Bevan Warner has been appointed as Western Australia's ombudsman, filling a seat vacated by the resignation of the embattled Chris Field.
A parliamentary committee has recommended a term limit and better oversight of the ombudsman role after a corruption investigation into one of WA's longest serving public officers.
UPDATE: WA ombudsman Chris Field has resigned after 17 years of service, amid the state's corruption watchdog handing down its findings of serious misconduct.
The Corruption and Crime Commission continues to interrogate Western Australian ombudsman Chris Field on his overseas travel and potential conflict with his international role.
The corruption watchdog has launched a probe into one of the state's most senior officers over allegations of imprudent spending and misuse of public funds.
