This legislation is designed to encourage and provide protection to those who speak out about wrongdoing in the public sector. Public interest disclosure policy department of justice. Examples of where public interest can be a defence include. For an allegation to be considered a pid under the public interest disclosure act 2010 pid act it must be.
The public interest disclosure protection of whistleblowers. Public access to information act 2010 bermuda laws. Public interest disclosure act 2010 as at 28 may 2019 act. Enactment part i preliminary this act may be cited as the public interest disclosure protection. Public interest disclosure act 2010 sect 65 preservation of confidentiality 65 preservation of confidentiality 1 if a person gains confidential information because of the persons involvement in this acts administration, the person must not make a record of the information, or intentionally or recklessly disclose the information to anyone, other than under subsection 3. This procedure demonstrates this commitment, and ensures that practical and effective procedures are implemented which comply with the requirements of the public interest disclosure act 2010 pid act. The crime and corruption act 2001 provides an external reporting mechanism and an independent investigative and enforcement body. Which is available on the departments intranet as well as the cmc, qld ombudsman and public service commission websites. Public interest disclosures department of communities.
The pid act provides unique protections from reprisal for public officers disclosing information in the public interest. Protected disclosures amendment public interest disclosures. Purpose the purpose of this act is to give the public the right to obtain access to information held by public authorities to the greatest extent possible, subject to exceptions that are in the public interest or. Public interest disclosure protection of whistleblowers no. The public interest disclosure and protection to persons making the disclosures bill, 2010 country success is not only dependent on the economic progress. Queenslands public interest disclosure act 2010 the pid act has been in operation since 1 january 2011 to facilitate disclosure, in the public interest, of information about wrongdoing in the public sector and to provide protection to those who make disclosures. On 25th june 20 the employment rights act 1996 was amended these changes were also introduced into northern ireland legislation on 1st october 2017 so that a disclosure made by an employee when they whistleblow will only be protected if the employee reasonably believes it is made in the public interest. The public interest disclosure act 2010 qld came into force in september 2010 replacing the whistleblowers protection act 1994 qld.
Queenslands public interest disclosure act 2010 the pid act has been. An act to provide for the disclosure of conduct adverse to the public interest in the public and private sectors. This act may be cited as the public access to information act 2010. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. The provisions displayed in this version of the legislation have all commenced. Under the public interest disclosures act 2010, only some kinds of information are public interest disclosures. The public interest disclosure act 2010 pdf, 590mb encourages the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing in the public. The act protects workers from detrimental treatment or victimisation from their employer if, in the public interest, they blow the whistle on wrongdoing. Covid19 legal resources are available on zambialii here public interest disclosure protection of whistleblowers act commencement order, 2010.
Are the pid act provisions for protecting the interests of disclosers and subject officers adequate and. Pdf versions of this legislation produced from 23 september 20 are authorised by the. Australia whistleblowing protection, overview blueprint. Purpose the purpose of this act is to give the public the right to obtain access to information held by public authorities to the greatest extent possible, subject to exceptions that are in the public interest or for the protection of the rights of others. The mackay hospital and health service is committed to ensuring the highest level of ethics in our organisation. School divisions and school districts, municipalities and local government districts. Reprint current from 28 may 2019 to date accessed 16 february 2020 at 22. Public interest disclosure act 20 pid act which commences on 15 january 2014 promotes integrity and accountability in the australian public sector by encouraging the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing, protecting people who make. Disclosure act 2010 the pid act and public interest disclosure standard no. The public interest disclosures act 2010 the pid act aims to ensure that government is open and accountable by providing protection for those who speak out about wrongdoing or in other words, make a public interest disclosure pid.
A public interest disclosure pid is a disclosure or report to an appropriate authority about the conduct of a person. A public interest disclosure pid involves the supply of information, to an appropriate authority, including council, which reasonably indicates a wrongdoing in the public sector, that serves the public interest. The protections under the act are extended to school divisions and school districts and their employees. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. On 25th june 20 the employment rights act 1996 was amended these changes were also introduced into northern ireland legislation on 1st october 2017 so that a disclosure made by an employee when they whistleblow will only be protected if the employee reasonably believes it. Public interest disclosure act 2010 sect 65 preservation. Public interest disclosure integrity and investigations. It was heralded in the press as the most progressive whistleblowing regime in the world, surpassing the uk which was commonly held to offer the most protection to whistleblowers. Public interest disclosure act 2010 queensland legislation. Oct 18, 2018 they can be made by employees and members of the public, and help to uncover corruption and other misuses of public resources.
Enactment part i preliminary this act may be cited as the public interest disclosure protection of whistleblowers act, 2010, and shall come into. Corruption, maladministration and misuse of public resources. An act to facilitate disclosure and investigation of wrongdoing and maladministration in the commonwealth. Federal register of legislation australian government. Public interest disclosure act 2010 as at 28 may 2019. Public interest disclosures department of transport and main. The public interest disclosure act 2010 pdf, 590mb encourages the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing in the public sector so that it can be properly evaluated and appropriately investigated. The queensland ombudsman administers the public interest disclosure act 2010 pid act. The public interest disclosure whistleblower protection. Public interest disclosure act 20 whats it all about. See end of document for details public interest disclosure act 1998 1998 chapter 23 an act to protect individuals who make certain disclosures of information in the public interest. Public interest disclosures mean the disclosure of information specified in the public interest disclosure act 2010pdf, 517kb sections 12 and and made to an appropriate public sector entity that has.
As a public sector agency the university has obligations under the public interest disclosure act 2010 qld the pid act. Public interest disclosure act 2010 an act to facilitate the disclosure, in the public interest, of information about wrongdoing in the public sector and to provide protection for those who make disclosures chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introduction 1 short title this act may be cited as the public interest disclosure act 2010. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Legislation revision and publication act 2002 2 this section has effect despite any duty of secrecy or confidentiality or any other. The public interest disclosure act 20 whats it all about. An act to facilitate public interest disclosures and protect people making those disclosures, and for other purposes. The public interest disclosure and protection to persons. Public interest disclosures for government queensland. A public interest disclosure is a disclosure about wrongdoing in the public sector that serves the public interest. Caution re disclosure of personal or confidential information. Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. This bill makes a number of changes to the public interest disclosure whistleblower protection act. Public interest disclosures for government queensland government.
The act protects most workers in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Ipswich city council public interest disclosures management. Qfes will provide support to staff or others who make disclosures about matters in the public interest. An act to facilitate the disclosure, in the public interest, of information. The fact that a person may make a public interest disclosure. The nsw ombudsman is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of the pid act and monitoring its operation. Jul 15, 20 displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. Public interest disclosure protection of whistleblowers. Public interest disclosure pid cairns regional council. They can be made by employees and members of the public, and help to uncover corruption and other misuses of public resources. Public interest disclosure policy legal services commission. Act 6 whistleblowers protection act 2010 the whistleblowers protection act, 2010. Under the pid act, pids may be made by employees of a public sector entity such as ipswich city council and by members of the public. For an allegation to be considered a public interest disclosure under the public interest disclosure act 2010 the pid act it must be.
An act to amend the protected disclosures act 1994 to make further provision for protecting public officials who make disclosures to which the act applies. The bill would amend the federal election campaign act of 1971 to provide for greater and faster public disclosure of campaign spending and to combat the use of dark money in u. Public interest disclosure policy griffith university. An act to provide for the procedures by which individuals in both the private and public sector may in the public interest disclose information that relates to irregular, illegal or corrupt practices.
The public interest disclosures act 1994 pid act sets in place a system to encourage public officials to report serious wrongdoing. Protected disclosures amendment public interest disclosures act 2010 section 1 no 84 the legislature of new south wales enacts. For those making a pid, section 36 of the public interest disclosure act 2010 states that a person. We are committed to upholding the principles of the public interest disclosure act 2010 and giving appropriate consideration to the interests of people who report wrongdoing affecting the department and protecting these people from reprisal. Public interest disclosure procedure local government act. Public interest disclosure mackay hospital and health services. Making a public interest disclosure is sometimes referred to as whistleblowing. Public interest disclosure act 2010 as at 28 may 2019 act 38 of 2010 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introduction 1. Objectivepurpose by complying with the pid act, kowanyama aboriginal shire council will. Public interest disclosure act 20 federal register of legislation. Public interest disclosures isaac regional council. Public interest disclosure act 2010 sect 65 preservation of. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver.