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The Public Interest Disclosures Act, 2017
Plain-English summary
Act No. 36 of 2017. Protects people who disclose corruption or misconduct in federal public bodies; private bodies are covered only if the Government notifies them. Section 10 bars victimisation, section 12 requires the complainant's identity to be concealed, and anonymous disclosures are not accepted.
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection of whistleblowers from victimisation | Ongoing | — | source | |
Section 10 of the Public Interest Disclosures Act, 2017 bars dismissal, demotion, harassment and other adverse action against a person who makes a disclosure, and places the burden on the organisation to show its action was not victimisation. Section 12 requires concealment of the complainant's identity. Covers federal public bodies and private bodies the Government notifies. |
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