The Public Interest Disclosure Scheme provides a means to report suspected misconduct by public officials under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act).
A public official includes current or former Australian Defence Force members, Australian Public Service employees, contracted service providers and anyone employed by them, and statutory officers.
The purpose of this information is to provide advice and guidance to current and former public officials that have been established to deal with Public Interest Disclosures made under the PID Act.
The Office of the IGADF is committed to the highest standards of ethical and accountable conduct, and encourages the reporting of wrongdoing under the PID Act.
Wrongdoing
Under the PID Act, the following types of suspected wrongdoing include but is not limited to conduct that:
- Contravenes a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory and relates to corruption.
- Is an abuse of public trust or office.
- Is deception relating to scientific research.
- Results in wastage of public money or property.
- Unreasonably results in danger to the health or safety of one or more persons.
- Results in danger or risk of danger to the environment.
Making a Disclosure
A disclosure can be provided verbally or in writing using the contacts on this page, and the discloser can remain anonymous.
The Office of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force has produced guidance to support current and former public officials to understand the Public Interest Disclosure process and how to make a disclosure.
Protections
The PID Act provides broad protections for those making or intending to make a public interest disclosure. It also provides current or former public officials with legal remedies to address reprisal action taken against them as a result of making a public interest disclosure.
Contacts
1800 688 042 (between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm AEST, or AEDT during daylight saving hours)
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