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Protected Disclosure

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is committed to the aims and objectives of the Protected Disclosure Act 2012 (the Act). It does not tolerate improper conduct by its employees, officers or members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct.

DEPI recognises the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices, and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment.

DEPI will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure.

What is improper or corrupt conduct?

Improper or corrupt conduct involves substantial:

  • mismanagement of public resources; or
  • risk to public health or safety or the environment; or
  • corruption.
The conduct must be criminal in nature or a matter for which an officer could be dismissed.

How do I report an allegation?

Any person who has reasonable grounds for believing that improper or corrupt conduct has occurred can make a disclosure. Disclosures can be made in writing or by telephone and may be made direct to the Department or to the Independent Broad-Based Anti-corruption Commissioner (IBAC).

You may provide information anonymously. You should provide any relevant evidence such as documents that support your allegation.

Further information

DEPI Guidelines are currently being prepared and will be available on this site shortly.


Contacts

Jennifer Berensen
Senior Advisor, Privacy & Ombudsman
Department of Environment and Primary Industries
PO Box 500
East Melbourne Vic 3002
Ph: 9637 8697

IBAC
Level 1, North Tower
459 Collins Street
Melbourne Vic  3000

Tel: 1300 735 135

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