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 …
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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