Public Interest Disclosures

The Victorian Public Interest Disclosure scheme operates under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012. The Act enables people to make disclosures about improper conduct within the public sector without fear of reprisal. The Act aims to ensure openness and accountability by encouraging people to make disclosures and protecting them when they do.

Anyone can make a public interest disclosure to report improper conduct by Council, its staff, employees or Councillors. Disclosures can be made anonymously and can be made in writing or in-person.

You can also make a disclosure about a council officer, staff member or Councillor directly to Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), Victorian Ombudsman or the Local Government Inspectorate.

Information on the process for making a Public Interest Disclosure directly to Council is outlined in the Public Interest Disclosures Policy.

Public Interest Disclosures Policy(PDF, 265KB)

Public Interest Disclosures Procedure(PDF, 467KB)

 

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