Public Interest Disclosures

Council supports the reporting of improper conduct and serious professional misconduct by Councillors, Council officers and members of Council-appointed special committees.

People who make a public interest disclosure are protected under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012.

Council supports transparency, accountability and integrity in its decision-making and operations. Public interest disclosures play an important role in identifying conduct that is not in the public interest.

A public interest disclosure may relate to:

substantial mismanagement of public resources
a substantial risk to public health or safety
a substantial risk to the environment
other improper conduct or serious professional misconduct as defined by legislation.

Council will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make a public interest disclosure from detrimental action or reprisals. This includes protecting the welfare of the person making the disclosure and maintaining confidentiality where required.