Whistleblower Protection
This Act came into operation on 1 January 2002 and applies to all public bodies, including Councils.
- The purpose of the Act is -
- (a) to encourage and facilitate disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies;
- (b) to provide protection for-
(i) persons who make those disclosures; and
(ii) persons who may suffer reprisals in relation to those disclosures; and - (c) to provide for the matters disclosed to be properly investigated and dealt with.
- Who Can Make a Disclosure?
- Form of Disclosure
- Making a Disclosure
- Advice
- Procedures for Handling Disclosures Regarding Officers or Employees of the Council
Who Can Make a Disclosure?
A natural person who believes, on reasonable grounds, that the Council, a Councillor, a Council officer or Council employee has engaged in, is engaging in or proposes to engage in corrupt or detrimental behaviour can make a disclosure.
Form of Disclosure
A disclosure can be made orally or in writing. A disclosure can be made anonymously.
Making a Disclosure
Disclosures concerning a Council officer or employee are to be made to:
The Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Conran
Telephone: (03) 9518 3504
Address: Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road Glen Waverley
Postal Address: PO Box 1, Glen Waverley 3150
Disclosures concerning a Councillor or the Chief Executive Officer must be made to:
The Ombudsman Victoria
Level 22, 459 Collins Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
(DX 210174)
Internet: www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au
E-mail: ombudvic@ombudsman.vic.gov.au
Tel: (03) 9613 6222, Toll Free: 1800 806 314
Disclosures concerning a Council officer or employee can also be made to the Ombudsman.
Advice
These officers, known as Whistleblowers Information Officers, are available to provide advice during business hours.
The officers appointed are:
- Manager, Corporate Administration:
Telephone: (03) 9518 3521 - Coordinator, Civic and Governance:
Telephone: (03) 9518 3696
Procedures For Handling Disclosures Regarding Officers or Employees of the Council
The Council has developed procedures to assess and manage any disclosures received regarding Council officers or employees.
These procedures must be provided to all Council officers and employees and made available for inspection by the public.
Whistleblowers Protection - Procedures - [.pdf] 144 KB
Reviewed: 17 February 2009
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