Some individuals may be motivated by a genuine concern, but lack the appropriate evidence to support their claims. In such cases, it's important to address the underlying issues that are causing the complaint and work with the individual to find a resolution.
Read MoreA whistleblower service is an essential aspect of good governance as it allows individuals to report any wrongdoing, corruption or unethical practices within an organization without fear of retaliation or retribution.
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Stopline is very proud to announce that we turn 21 years in November 2022, making us Australia’s oldest and most experienced whistleblower and integrity service provider. Stopline would not have been able to achieve this milestone in business without the dedicated and professional team. We listen and care about who is willing to speak out about workplace misconduct and ensure that we provide them the best support possible.
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On 11 June 2021, Standards Australia released the latest Fraud and corruption control standard, AS 8001:2021. This latest standard now underpins and provides minimum requirements for all businesses large and small within Australia to create, manage and report on fraud and corruption.
Read MoreASIC has recently (13 October 2021) released a statement on their website asking “CEO’s of public companies, large proprietary companies and trustees of registerable superannuation entities (RSEs) urging them to review their whistleblower policies to ensure they comply with the law.”
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The ISO 37002 guidelines are likely to be the future global standard for organizational whistleblowing. Taking into account organizations’ legal frameworks on whistleblowing and related topics such as data protection, issuance of practical guidelines are likely to be a much-welcomed development. Organizations can prepare for future guidelines by mapping the whistleblowing structure they have in place.
Read MoreAlways be aware of who you are emailing and if needed recheck the email address rather than automatically replying to a known email account.
Read MoreHear from Andrew McLeish about our whistleblowing experts and learn about best practice whistleblowing programs to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
Read MoreOn 1 July 2019 the Federal Government amended the Corporations Act 2001 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) 2019.
The amendment requirements are:
Read MoreThe Discloser expressed their concern in what was described as a culture of the people who were subjected to the bullying allegations as being in a ‘clique.’ The Discloser was also concerned that they previously witnessed staff being managed out of the organisation after they complained of inappropriate behaviours.
Read MoreThe scams involve malicious cyber actors sending out phishing emails and directing people to websites that then install malicious software or steal personal information. The cyber criminals then install viruses or ransomware on the devices and then seek funds to clean the virus.
Read MoreConflict is normal and conflict is also inevitable in the workplace, but too much conflict can have a negative effect on individuals, teams and the organisation’s culture. Not everyone is comfortable with managing conflict and it can sometimes take considerable time and energy to resolve.
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