Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2002
Bill No. |
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The purpose of this Bill is to enable and encourage whistleblowers to disclose wrongdoing or improper conduct by providing them with a framework for making such disclosures, either to the agency concerned or to another "watchdog" authority. The Bill requires State and local government departments and agencies to investigate disclosures and remedy any defects and wrongdoing. Furthermore, the Bill provides protection for whistleblowers including confidentiality, employment protection and immunity from any criminal or civil liability. |
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Bill title changed 05/07/2002
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Progress
Legislative Assembly |
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Introduced |
20 Mar 2002 |
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First Reading |
20 Mar 2002 |
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Second Reading |
20 Mar 2002 |
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Second Reading Speech |
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Second Reading Agreed |
07 May 2002 |
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Consideration in Detail |
07 May 2002 |
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Amendments adopted |
07 May 2002 |
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Other Procedures |
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Bill title changed |
07 May 2002 |
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Notes
1. Bill Short Title amended in the Legislative Assembly during Consideration in Detail stage. Please refer to the Public Interest Disclosure Bill 2002 for details of further progress.