Public Interest Disclosure Act
The Public Information Disclosure Act 2018 came into operation on the 1 July 2019 and replaces the SA Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993.
Under the new Act there are two types of information that can be received. These are:
Environment and health information
Information that raises a potential issue of a substantial risk to the environment or to the health and safety of the public generally or a significant section of the public.
Public administration information
Information that raises a potential issue of corruption, misconduct or maladministration in public administration.
Fact sheets
To assist the community in understanding the new protections, the following links to fact sheets are provided:
Council is developing a Public Interest Disclosure Policy to support implementation of the Act.
Further information
Further information on making a Public Information Disclosure can be obtained via:
Contact details
Town of Gawler Responsible Officers are vacant and Chris Haynes.
Telephone: 8522 9211
Email: disclosures@gawler.sa.gov.au
Address: Confidential, Responsible Officer, Public Interest Disclosure, PO Box 130, Gawler SA 5118