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HON CHRIS HIPKINS The public will get a chance to have their say on proposed changes to the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins announced today. The purpose of the Act is to encourage people to speak up about serious wrongdoing in the workplace and protect them from losing their jobs …
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State Services Commission In early 2018, the State Services Commission held a targeted consultation process with stakeholders on their views of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. This report summarises the major themes that emerged from our conversations on the strengths, issues and challenges with the current regime. We have tried to capture the range of …
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HON CHRIS HIPKINS Work has begun on a review of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins said today. The Government is exploring whether the law and procedures to protect whistle blowers need to be strengthened. The review will start with a series of targeted workshops next week. “Getting this right …
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