Whistleblowers Australia Inc. is a voluntary association of self-help and mutual help campaigns.[1] The organisation began as Whistleblowers Anonymous in 1991.[1] It has its own constitution.[2] It is an association for those who have exposed corruption, wrongdoing, waste, dangers to the public or environment, or any form of malpractice, especially if they were then hindered or abused. It is also for those who are thinking of exposing it or wish to support those who are doing so.[3]
It has quarterly newsletters of 'The Whistle' available.[4] It also has a sister website.[4]
There are a variety of publications that describe these activities, including Whistleblowers Stories, Reference Books and Reports.[5]
The organisation provides information in the form of guides from various governments, statutory organisations and ethics organisations that relate to whistleblowing.[6]
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Main article: Whistleblower protection in Australia |
There is legislation governing whistleblowing in both private sector and public sector employment, at Commonwealth and various State and Territory levels.[7]
In Australia a variety of remedies exist for the retaliation shown to whistleblowers in common law, state and federal statutes.[8]
