Public Interest Disclosures
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (PID Act) enables people to make disclosures about certain types of wrongdoing within the State public sector, local government and public universities without fear of reprisal.
The PID Act aims to ensure openness and accountability in government by encouraging people to make disclosures and protecting them when they do.
The Commissioner's functions in relation to public interest disclosures are set out in Sections 19, 20, 21 and 22 of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (PID Act). The Commissioner's functions are to:
- establish a code of conduct and integrity (the Code) for Public Interest Disclosure Officers;
- prepare Guidelines to help proper authorities to apply the PID Act;
- ensure all proper authorities have copies of the Guidelines;
- help public authorities and public officers to comply with the PID Act and the Code;
- monitor compliance with the PID Act and the Code; and
- report to Parliament on compliance or non-compliance with the PID Act and the Code.
In this section:
- Information about making a disclosure
This section is for people interested in finding out more about public interest disclosures and making a disclosure. - Information for public authorities
This section is for public authorities wanting to know more about their obligations under the PID Act. - How can OPSSC assist?
Find out how OPSSC's services can help those thinking of making a disclosure, and public authorities managing disclosures.
- How does OPSSC monitor?
Find out more about our monitoring role in relation to public interest disclosures. - What are your authority's reporting responsibilites?
Find out what your public authority is required to include in its annual reporting on PID. - What does OPSSC report?
Find out what the Commissioner reports to Parliament.
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Key resources
- Your Guide to Public Interest Disclosures PDF 1.21MB
- Guidelines for Internal Procedures in Public Authorities PDF 1.58MB
- Public Interest Disclosure Officer's Declaration form PDF 17Kb
- Public Interest Disclosure Officer contact list Excel 115Kb
- Speaking Out: A Guide to Making a Public Interest Disclosure Requires Flash Player 9+, 45.4MB
Page last updated: July 09 2009