The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 came into effect 15 January 2014 and replaced existing legislation relating to whistleblowing in the Australian Public Service. The Act underwent substantive amendments in July 2023 and is intended to operate alongside the National Anti-Corruption Act 2022. 

The legislation promotes accountability and integrity in the Australian Public Service by encouraging the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing, supporting and protecting disclosers from adverse consequences and ensuring that public interest disclosures are properly investigated and dealt with.

To contact Australian Research Council Authorised Officers, email PID@arc.gov.au or 02 6287 6600.

The Australian Research Council’s procedures for managing public interest disclosures are set out in its policy titled ‘Policy and Procedures for dealing with Public Interest Disclosure’ (PDF – Word).   This policy sets out contact details for relevant Australian Research Council personnel under the Public Interest Disclosure Act. 

For further information:

• visit the Commonwealth Ombudsman's website.