Sydney Morning Herald | Former ombudsman sees challenges ahead ABC Online ELEANOR HALL: John McMillan was the Commonwealth ombudsman immediately before Allan Asher. He's now the Australian information commissioner responsible for freedom of information and privacy protection and gives advice to the Federal Government on ... Ombudsman Allan Asher quits to 'protect integrity' of his office Brown defends senator over Asher questions Ombudsman quits after collusion with Greens |