Safe Work Australia’s draft code of practice has created much discussion and concern within industry and unions. Concerns relate to the definition of bullying, the resources to implement and manage the code, and particularly, the capacity of small business to effectively apply the code. We at STOPline are aware of
Endeavours to have rewards for whistleblowing included in the Commonwealth’s Public Interest Disclosure Bill has been ruled out by Gary Gray, Special Minister of State for the Public Service and Integrity. Although the rewards provisions of the USA False Claims Act have been successfully applied for the disclosure of public
The Federal Government has outlined its thoughts regarding a governance regime for not-for-profit bodies designed to promote transparency and accountability. The lengthy consultation paper seeks responses by January 20, 2012 at a time when resources are stretched. The governance principles cover areas such as risk management procedures including external reviews
“Most regulatory investigations are the result of whistleblower tip-offs. Ensure that you have a whistleblower hotline, and that any information provided is thoroughly investigated by suitably experienced staff.”… so say Matt Fehon and Dawna Wright in an interesting article addressing the requirements of organisations for addressing foreign regulators. The article
Toni Hoffman, Australia Day Awards Local Hero for 2006 as the nurse who exposed killer surgeon Dr Patel, is now seeking compensation for psychological and financial stress resulting from her battle with Queensland Health for support and action associated with blowing the whistle on medical malpractice at the Bundaberg Hospital.
