Audit finds cultural barriers to whistleblowing in local government

An audit of whistleblowing at NSW councils has found there may be cultural barriers to reporting serious wrongdoing in local government.

21 November, 2022

NSW passes new whistleblower protection laws

NSW government agencies will receive training in new whistleblower protection laws.

31 March, 2022

NSW ombudsman calling for greater transparency around machine technology

Greater visibility on the use of artificial intelligence and machine technology by government agencies is needed, according to the NSW Ombudsman.

2 December, 2021

Report raises questions about contracting senior public service roles

A contractor employed by the NSW DPE was paid about $80,000 more than the usual salary.

28 October, 2021

Legislation rejects lowering whistleblowing threshold

Draft NSW whistleblowing laws have rejected a recommendation which would have made it easier for NSW public officials to tip off journalists.

20 October, 2021

Report reveals Victoria’s most complained about councils

Local councils and prisons are the most complained about Victorian public agencies.

17 January, 2021

Global index shows Australia seen as increasingly corrupt

Perceptions of Australia as one of the world’s least corrupt nations have fallen.

30 January, 2020

Managers warned against whistleblower ‘payback’

Managers are suffering from ‘blind spots’ about whistleblowers, an Ombudsman’s report says.

3 March, 2019