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 …
New G20 principles on Whistleblower Protection must be urgently implemented
Transparency International Secretariat The G20 High Level Principles for Effective Protection of Whistleblowers endorsed today at the G20 Summit in Osaka are a welcome acknowledgement of the crucial role whistleblowers play in bringing wrongdoing to light, and the retribution they often face. G20 countries should now move quickly to turn words into action, and pass national legislation that matches …
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Consultation on Protected Disclosures Act Reform
State Services Commission Between 29 October to 21 December 2018, the public were consulted on proposed changes to the Protected Disclosures Act. This involved receipt of comment online, in writing and face-to-face feedback at four workshops. In total, 73 submissions were received and 54 people attended the four workshops. This input will help shape the …
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Awareness of whistle-blowing legislation alarmingly low
Office of the Ombudsman Public awareness of the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA) is very low, according to research undertaken on behalf of the Ombudsman. Research company UMR polled 1000 people in late March and early April. The research has a margin of error of ±3%. “Just 9% of respondents said they were aware of the …
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Review of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000
Why are we consulting the public? Sometimes, people find out their manager or co-worker is engaging in activities that are illegal, corrupt or pose a serious threat to public safety. The Government is committed to protecting New Zealanders who ‘speak up’ in these circumstances. We have a law in New Zealand - the Protected Disclosures …
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Should whistle-blowers get more protection?
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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Protected Disclosures Act 2000 Views on strengths, issues and challenges
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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Government to review law on protection for whistle blowers
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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