Policy and Procedure for dealing with Public Interest Disclosure

The Policy and Procedure for dealing with Public Interest Disclosure outlines how the ARC manages, investigates, and protects disclosures of wrongdoing in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013.

  • defines what constitutes a public interest disclosure and disclosable conduct.
  • outlines processes for making, receiving, assessing, and investigating disclosures.
  • provides protections, confidentiality, and support mechanisms for disclosers and witnesses.
  • clarifies roles and responsibilities of ARC staff, authorised officers, and investigators.
  • establishes requirements for reporting, record-keeping, and risk management (including reprisal risk).
  • aims to promote integrity, accountability, and safe reporting of wrongdoing within the public sector.
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This policy sets out contact details for relevant Australian Research Council personnel under the Public Interest Disclosure Act. 

The pre-1 July 2023 and post 1-July 2023 policy is accessible at this link Policy and Procedures for dealing with Public Interest Disclosure concerning the prior version of the PID policy (of which this policy replaces).

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.

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