Information Brochure

Lodgement Form

Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003, any person can make disclosure if he or she believes something is wrong with the way a public authority, public officer or public sector contractor is acting, has acted or may be going to act, which is of public interest.

This might involve:

• Improper conduct;
• An offence under State laws (including corruption);
• Administration matters;
• Irregular or unauthorised use of public resources;
• Substantial mismanagement of public resources; and
• Conduct that involves a substantial and specific risk of injury, prejudice to public safety or harm to the environment.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 outlines what may be disclosed, who it must be disclosed to, and also provides for the protection of people who make a public interest disclosure (PID), as well as those who may be subject of a PID.

A PID must always be in the public interest to report it. It does not apply to information that someone has, or is, engaging in criminal behaviour unconnected to their employment.

It is recommended you seek advice before making a PID. Further details are available in the information brochure. A PID Lodgement Form is also available for downloading.

You can also find further details from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards:

17th Floor, St Martin's Tower,
44 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Email:
Website: www.wa.gov.au/opssc

The PID Act can be accessed via the State Law Publisher website: www.slp.wa.gov.au/statutes/swans.nsf

The Department of the Registrar, WAIRC PID Officer is:

Sue Tuna
Deputy Registrar
16th floor, 111 St Georges Tce
PERTH WA 6000
Email:
Facsimile: 9420 4500
Telephone: 9420 4579