Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is an association for those who have exposed corruption, wrongdoing, waste, dangers to the public or environment, or any form of malpractice, especially if they were then hindered or abused. It is also for those who are thinking of exposing it or wish to support those who are doing so.[1] The organisation began as Whistleblowers Anonymous in 1991.[2]

Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is a voluntary association of self-help and mutual help campaigns.[2] The organisation has its own constitution.[3] There are quarterly newsletters of 'The Whistle' available.[4] There is also a sister website.[4]

Publications

There is a variety of publications that describe these activities, including Whistleblowers Stories, Reference Books and Reports.[5]

Standards, policies and procedures

The organisation can provide information in the form of guides from various governments, statutory organisations and ethics organisations that relate to whistleblowing.[6]

Legislation

There is legislation governing whistleblowing in both private sector and public sector employment, at Commonwealth and various State and Territory levels.[7]

Civil Law Remedies

In Australia there exists a variety of remedies to retaliation shown to whistleblowers in common law, state and federal statutes.[8]

Former Presidents

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
  2. 1 2 "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
  3. ↑ "Constitution of Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
  4. 1 2 "Whistleblowers Australia". www.bmartin.cc.
  5. ↑ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
  6. ↑ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
  7. ↑ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au. Archived from the original on 18 February 2011.
  8. ↑ "Civil Remedies".
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