We begin this article with a summary of some recent important changes to New Zealand's Whistleblowing regime. Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Bill On 24 June 2020, The Minister of State Services, Chris Hipkins, introduced a Bill that will strengthen protections for whistleblowers. The Bill replaces the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. This Bill clarifies the …
Whistleblowers’ protection bill introduced to replace 20-year-old Act
The Minister of State Services, Chris Hipkins, has just introduced a bill that will strengthen protections for whistleblowers. The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Bill will replace the Protected Disclosures Act, which is now 20 years old. Chris Hipkins said the current laws were not working as well as they should. "Anyone who raises these …
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World Whistleblowing Day: In 2020, There Can Be No Excuse For Leaving Whistleblowers Unprotected
Extract: Already this year, there have been no shortage of reminders that the greatest challenges of our time cannot be solved unless wrongdoing is called out and the truth exposed. The world is facing the combined threats of a global pandemic, global heating, and deep structural inequalities made worse by entrenched corruption. Often, the illegal …
Whistleblowers and Protected Disclosures in New Zealand Workplaces – A Three Minute Video Guide
In this video, we explain “Whistleblowers and Protected Disclosures” within New Zealand Workplaces. We use a four step process that can be applied to any sized public or private organisation. We trust this video will be helpful. Please feel free to contact us to discuss how we can help you set up or improve your …
2020 Report to the Nations – the ACFE’s 11th study on the costs and effects of occupational fraud
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has recently published the ‘2020 Report to the Nations - the ACFE’s 11th study on the costs and effects of occupational fraud’. While the focus of this study is on ‘fraud’, there are a number of useful insights in relation to the value of whistleblowing platforms. Key Findings …
Whistleblowing in the era of Covid 19
For this current generation of New Zealanders, the term Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid 19) will forever become entrenched in the annals of world history. The effects of this current Pandemic will reverberate for some considerable time yet to come. With regards to business activity, the legal levels set out by authorities has created a …
Government to strengthen protections for whistleblowers
The Government is strengthening the Protected Disclosures Act to provide better protection for whistle blowers, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins said today. “The Protected Disclosures Act is meant to encourage people to speak up about serious wrongdoing in the workplace and protect them from losing their jobs or being mistreated. “We know however that …
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RBNZ launches direct phone line and email for whistleblowers in banking
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is formalising its procedures with a phone line and dedicated email inbox for whistleblowers. The move comes as the regulator beefs up its prudential function and as it continues with its review alongside the Financial Markets Authority on the conduct of banks and major insurers. Phone calls and emails …
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A New Zealand guide for whistleblowers
Susan Hornsby-Geluk An Opinion piece relating to whistleblowing allegations in the United States and the application of New Zealand Protected Disclosures Act. Retrieved from: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/116594989/a-new-zealand-guide-for-whistleblowers
New whistleblowing guide for agencies and submission on Protected Disclosures Act consultation
Office of the Ombudsman Today the Chief Ombudsman published a new guide for agencies on whistle-blowing, and his submission to the State Services Commission consultation on the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA). Guide for agencies The new guide contains best practice for agencies’ internal policies and procedures. We also have an updated guide for people who …
