Public Interest Disclosures
Information about making a disclosure
In this section:
- What is a disclosure?
- What information is covered?
- Why make a disclosure?
- Will I be protected?
- Rights and responsibilities
- Who can make a disclosure?
- How do I make a disclosure?
- Where can I make a disclosure?
- Important things to remember
- Compliance with code and PID Act
- More questions answered
- Resources
Why make a disclosure?
Openness and accountability is fundamental to maintaining public trust in government.
If you have information about improper or illegal conduct or substantial mismanagement of public resources in State, local government authorities and universities, the PID Act provides you with an avenue to raise these issues, and protection when you do.
It takes courage to stand up and expose wrongdoing. The PID Act allows you to do so without fear of reprisal.
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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