Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is a voluntary association of self-help and mutual help campaigns.[1] The organisation began as Whistleblowers Anonymous in 1991.[1] It has its own constitution.[2] It 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.[3]
It has quarterly newsletters of 'The Whistle' available.[4] It also has a sister website.[4]
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Publications
There are a variety of publications that describe these activities, including Whistleblowers Stories, Reference Books and Reports.[5]
Standards, policies and procedures
The organisation provides 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 a variety of remedies exist for the retaliation shown to whistleblowers 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
- ^ a b "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ "Constitution of Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Whistleblowers Australia". www.whistleblowers.org.au. Archived from the original on 18 February 2011.
- ^ "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