Public Interest Disclosure

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act) commenced on 15 January 2014.

The legislation creates a public interest disclosure scheme that promotes integrity and accountability in the Australian public sector. It does this by:

  • encouraging and facilitating the disclosure of information by public officials about suspected wrongdoing in the public sector
  • ensuring that public officials who make public interest disclosures are supported and protected from adverse consequences
  • ensuring that disclosures by public officials are properly investigated and dealt with.

Authorised Officer

The ALRC Authorised Officer for handling PIDs is the President.

President
Australian Law Reform Commission
PO Box 12953
George Street QLD 4003

Email: pid@alrc.gov.au

Further information

ALRC Public Interest Disclosure Policy >>