This bill replaces the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. This bill clarifies the definition of serious wrongdoing, enables people to report serious wrongdoing directly to an appropriate authority at any time, strengthens protections for disclosers, clarifies the internal procedure requirements for public sector organisations and the potential forms of adverse conduct disclosers may face.
Previously before the Education and Workforce Committee, awaiting second reading
Government bill
Bill type | Government bill |
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Parliament | 53 |
Ref | 294-2 |
Introduced | 24 June 2020 |
First reading | 30 June 2020 |
Select Committee | Education and Workforce Committee |
Public submissions due | 28 January 2021 |
Select Committee report back | 29 March 2021 |
Divided | No |
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