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Whistleblowing
About whistleblowing:
The Public Service Act 1999 and supporting legislation establish a specific framework which facilitates the reporting of breaches (or suspected breaches) of the Code of Conduct in such a way as to protect the employee making that report from victimisation or discrimination.
Current directive publications, circulars & advices:
- APS Values and Code of Conduct In Practice: A guide to Official Conduct for APS Employees and Agency Heads (2003) (as amended by 2004/8, 2005/3, 2006/3, 2007/3)
- Circular No 2008/3: Providing information on Code of Conduct investigation outcomes to complainants
- Circular No 2007/2: The Privacy Act and employee information concerning Code of Conduct matters
- Circular No 2006/3: Amendment to the Public Service Regulations 1999 - disclosure of information
- Circular No 2001/4: Whistleblowers' reports
- Advice No 19: Public interest whistleblowing
Current good practice advice
- Embedding the APS Values
- Handling Misconduct
- Respect: Promoting a Culture Free from Harassment and Bullying in the APS
- Supporting Ministers, Upholding the Values
Reference archive
- 2005/3: Disallowance of amendments to the Public Service Regulations 1999 – Regulations 2.1 (Disclosure of information)
- Circular No 2004/8: Amendment to the Public Service Regulations 1999
- Public Interest Whistleblowing - Implementing Change 1, 1998
Frequently asked questions
- What information can be given to a complainant about the outcome of the Code of Conduct or whistleblowing investigation?
- What can employees expect in terms of natural justice (procedural fairness) during a Code of Conduct investigation or a Whistleblowing inquiry?
- As a complainant, what rights of review do I have if my agency decides that my whistleblowing report is vexatious and/or friolous and is therefore not pursued or if I do not agree with the outcome of the investigation?
