Whistleblowers Australia
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Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is an association for those who have exposed corruption or any form of malpractice, especially if they were then hindered or abused, and for those who are thinking of exposing it or who wish to support those who are doing so.[1] The organisation began as Whistleblowers Anonymous in 1991.[2]
Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is an association of self-help and mutual help and 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 whistle-blowing.[6]
Legislation[]
There is legislation governing whistle-blowing 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 whistle-blowers; in common law, state and federal statutes.[8]
Former Presidents[]
- Jean Lennane, 1993-1995
- Brian Martin, 1996-1999
- Jean Lennane, 2000-2006
- Peter Bennett, 2006-2010
- Cynthia Kardell, 2010-
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ a b "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ "Constitution of Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ a b "Whistleblowers Australia". www.bmartin.cc.
- ^ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ http://www.whistleblowers.org.au/statepse.html
- ^ "Civil Remedies".
External links[]
- Whistleblowers Australia
- ACAC – Our Mission | Shining a light on moral and legal corruption to ensure organizations and individuals act in the best interests of Canadians
- The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) - Protecting Whistleblowers
- The Teachers Are Blowing Their Whistles!
- Corruption Prevention Network Queensland
- Whistleblower support organizations
- Whistleblowing in Australia
- Non-profit organisations based in New South Wales
- Organizations established in 1991
- 1991 establishments in Australia