Protected disclosures are reports of serious wrongdoing at work made by an employee or other worker. The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 (PDA) provides protections for workers who make disclosures, and creates responsibilities for public and private sector organisations in receiving disclosures.
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Information for individuals making a protected disclosure
Individuals worried about about serious wrongdoing in their workplace or by their organisation can report it to their workplace or an appropriate authority under the PDA.
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Making a protected disclosure to the Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission is an appropriate authority under the PDA and has a role to receive disclosures about serious wrongdoing in the Public Service.
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Information for organisations receiving a protected disclosure
Organisations, both public and private sector, have responsibilities under the PDA as receivers of protected disclosures, including sometimes as appropriate authorities.