Whistleblowers have the right to disclose a concern without reprisal under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act). However, not all disclosures are protected.
Introduction
Content
In this episode we talk about:
- matters that are commonly the subject of protected disclosures
- what ‘disclosable conduct’ is and isn’t, including specific examples
- protections for whistleblowers and the relevant eligibility criteria
Episode 55: Common protected disclosure issues
Content
Episode Highlights
1:29 Disclosable conduct and who is eligible to report it
3:08 Examples of disclosable conduct
11:32 Types of concerns we can’t assist with
14:37 Protections for whistleblowers and eligibility criteria
15:28 ‘Speak up’ culture as best practice