25 years of whistleblower protection in Queensland

December 2019 marks 25 years of protection for whistleblowers in Queensland

The current legislation, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 (PID Act), was a result of recommendations from the landmark Fitzgerald Report.

The PID Act provides a way for people to disclose information about serious wrongdoing in the public sector, and to ensure they are appropriately protected when they do.

The Queensland Ombudsman is responsible for oversighting implementation of the PID Act. The Ombudsman has issued standards setting out what public sector agencies should do to create a culture, and implement systems, to enable people to report wrongdoing and support them when they do. The Ombudsman also provides training to public sector officers.

Want to know more?

• Search your agency’s website for its PID procedure and contact your agency’s PID coordinator.
• A range of PID resources are available, including guides and videos.