Investigations conducted by Ombudsmen do not interfere with the ordinary process of government organizations, since the workplace functions in a haphazard manner. Any individual, organization and/or body can lodge a complaint with the Ombudsmen. In the Ombudsmen Act (1976), the functions of Ombudsmen are: (a) To investigate actions, being actions relating to an administrative matter, taken before or after the commencement of this Act by a Department, or by a prescribed authority and in respect of which a complaint has been lodged with the Ombudsman; and (b) May, on its own initiative, investigate any action, being an action relating to an administrative matter, taken before or after the commencement of this Act by a Department or a prescribed authority. Tribunals The Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT) and the Civil and Administrative Tribunal of Victoria (VCAT) are independent organizations used primarily to hear appeals against a wide variety of government decisions (AAT) and state government choices (VCAT). Appeals to these courts are made on their merits, so the court can look at the request with a fresh perspective, taking into account the relevant facts and laws. Any new evidence or suggestions could also be