We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
Artist: Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman.
It is important that all public officials feel confident to speak up when they think they have seen or are aware of suspected serious wrongdoing in any agency.
There are different ways you can report serious wrongdoing and attract the protections of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act).
Under the PID Act, you can make a voluntary public interest disclosure to:
In limited circumstances, you can make a voluntary public interest disclosure to a Member of Parliament or a journalist. Click here for more guidance about when you can do this.
If you are considering reporting wrongdoing, it is a good idea to read your agency’s PID policy first. If you are not sure who to report to, you can contact our office for advice and assistance.
If you are a public official and you see or become aware of what you think may be serious wrongdoing, it is important that you report it.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
Artist: Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman.