On 23 October 2017, the Australian Government released an exposure draft of the proposed changes to Australia's whistleblower regime. It is proposed that the new laws will be introduced...

These charges send a very strong message to whistleblowers that they could be prosecuted if they report misconduct.

The former ATO officer will argue that his blowing the whistle on dodgy tax collection practices was protected.

The proposed amendments aim to enhance the protection of whistleblowers and provide a clear avenue to escalate concerns.

The article examines the finalised 'RG 270 – Whistleblower policies' to assist organisations develop a compliant policy.

The PID Act 2022 provides multiple pathways for NSW public officials to report serious wrongdoing.

In Part 3 of our series, we'll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy.

Newsletter outlines key changes of the expanded corporate whistleblowing scheme & what businesses will need to consider.

Companies should examine their internal culture and strengthen reporting mechanisms, for these new whistleblower laws.

Australia's new whistleblower laws commenced on 1 July 2019, together with significant civil and criminal penalties.

The Bill provides a single, strengthened whistleblower protection regime for the corporate, financial and credit sectors.

Having systems which allow whistleblowers to report wrongdoing without reprisal is important for making improvements.

The Senate Whistleblower Protections report recommends that the private sector should be covered by whistleblower laws.

Organisations should continue to undertake careful reviews of their whistleblower program to ensure they are compliant.

The Australian whistleblower protection law brings significant changes to the existing whistleblower protection framework, commencing in July 2019.

New whistleblower laws impose compliance requirements on public and large private companies.

On 4 December 2025, ASIC published Report 827, Insights from the ASIC Whistleblower Questionnaire: July 2024 to June 2025 (Report).

Her unsolved murder appears to be a tragic lesson for whistleblowers brave enough to call out police corruption in NSW.

Overview of the new regime that seeks to promote a more ethical corporate culture by encouraging whistleblowing.

The PID Act offers protection and compensation to whistleblowers who disclose corrupt conduct by a public authority.