Lack of whistleblower complaints prompts local government audit

Public sector whistleblowers made almost 1,000 reports to investigating agencies in NSW, according to the state’s Ombudsman.

14 December, 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

Don’t punish Centrelink whistleblowers: official channels failed, says expert

Six-day Human Services strike.

6 February, 2017

ABC refuses to release 7-Eleven footage

Protecting whistleblowers’ identities.

15 December, 2016

‘Perks of the job’ culture of entitlement endemic in local councils

Three tales of greedy officials.

10 June, 2016

New transparency laws for ministerial staff in Queensland

The Queensland Government has vowed to strengthen transparency and accountability measures in the state’s political system. Premier Anna Bligh introduced in Parliament today the second tranche of Integrity Reform Bills. “We want Queenslanders to have confidence in our political process going forward,” Ms Bligh said in a statement. “This is about building a stronger, modern […]

3 August, 2010

Greater protection for whistleblowers

By Angela Dorizas Public servants who blow the whistle on maladministration will be protected from prosecution under a proposed Federal Government scheme. Cabinet Secretary, Senator Joe Ludwig, last night unveiled Australia's first federal law on whistleblower protection. “The Rudd Government is progressing its election commitment to ensure appropriate processes are put in place, and protections […]

18 March, 2010