Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is an association for those who have exposed corruption or any form of malpractice, especially if they were then hindered or abused, and for those who are thinking of exposing it, or who wish to support those who are doing so. The organisation began as Whistleblowers Anonymous in 1991.
Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is an
association
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*Club (organization), an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal
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of self-help and mutual help campaigns.
The organisation has its own
constitution
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When these princ ...
. There are quarterly newsletters of 'The Whistle' available.
There is also a sister website.
Publications
There is a variety of publications that describe these activities, including Whistleblowers Stories, Reference Books and Reports.
Standards, policies and procedures
The organisation can provide information in the form of guides from various governments, statutory organisations and ethics organisations that relate to whistle-blowing.
Legislation
There is legislation governing whistle-blowing in both private sector and public sector employment, at Commonwealth and various State and Territory levels.
Civil Law Remedies
In Australia there exists a variety of remedies to retaliation shown to whistle-blowers in common law, state and federal statutes.
Former Presidents
Jean Lennane, 1993-1995*
Brian Martin, 1996-1999Jean Lennane, 2000-2006Peter Bennett, 2006-2010
See also
*List of whistleblowers
This is a list of major whistleblowers from various countries. The individuals below brought attention to abuses of government or large corporations. Many of these whistleblowers were fired from their jobs or prosecuted in the process of shining l ...
References
External links
Whistleblowers AustraliaACAC – Our Mission , Shining a light on moral and legal corruption to ensure organizations and individuals act in the best interests of CanadiansThe National Whistleblower Center (NWC) - Protecting WhistleblowersThe Teachers Are Blowing Their Whistles!Corruption Prevention Network Queensland
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Whistleblower support organizations
Whistleblowing in Australia
Non-profit organisations based in New South Wales
Organizations established in 1991
1991 establishments in Australia