Compliance Overview / University of New England

Compliance Overview

Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver	Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (NSW)
Classification	Level 1 University-wide concern. Impacts on reputation and funding.
Associated Legislation	Public Interest Disclosures Regulation 2022 (NSW)
Associated Standards	None
Associated Codes	None
Associated Information	None

Return to Top Administrative Information
Administrative Body	NSW Ombudsman
Administrative Name	Public Interest Disclosures Unit
Administrative Address	Physical Address Level 24 580 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
Administrative Phone	02 9286 1000 1800 451 524
Administrative Email	pid@ombo.nsw.gov.au
Administrative Website	http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-work/public-interest-disclosures

Return to Top General Introduction
VC Compliance Delegate	Radha Thomas, Director Governance and University Secretary
Compliance Coordinator	Radha Thomas, Director Governance and University Secretary
Business Units Impacted	Academic Development Accounting Advancement, Alumni and Events Ag360 Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit Australian Business Research Institute Brand Partnership and Business Development Business Intelligence and Analytics Business Services Campuses Careers & Employability Centre for Agriculture and Law Centre for Animal Research and Teaching Centre for Applied Research in Social Science Centre for Local Government Client Services Collaborative Research Centres Computational Analytics Software Infomatics Controlled Entities Corporate Communications and Events Cotton Catchment Communities CRC CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies CRC for Spatial Information Curriculum and Academic Management Data Services Digital Education Education Enterprise Education Futures Education Quality Directorate English Language Centre Enterprise Architecture Estate and Built Environment Examinations Office Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Faculty of Medicine and Health Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Finance Strategy and Business Intelligence Graduate Research School Heritage Futures Research Centre Information Security Infrastructure Services Institute for Rural Futures Integrated Services and Operational Intelligence Internal Audit Legal Services Library Services Office of Strategy and Management Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of the Chief Operating Officer Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Office of the Director Governance and University Secretary Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Office of the Vice-Chancellor and CEO Oorala Aboriginal Centre Operational Reporting People and Culture Poultry Hub Procurement Records, Policy and Governance Unit Research Centres and Institutes Research Services Rural Properties School of Education School of Environmental and Rural Science School of Health School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences School of Law School of Psychology School of Rural Medicine School of Science and Technology SportUNE Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Strategic Projects Group Student Grievance Unit Student Journey Student Pathways Student Services Technology and Digital Services The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education Treasury UNE Archives & Heritage Centre UNE Brand and Marketing UNE Business School UNE Council UNE Foundation Limited UNE Foundation Trust UNE International UNE Life Healthcare Centre UNE Life Pty Ltd UNE Marketing UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd UNE Professional Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd UNE Residential System University Secretariat Vehicle Management Services Yarm Gwanga
Overview	This Act seeks to provide protection for public officials who make reports/disclosures concerning corrupt conduct, maladministration and waste in the public sector. The University is a "public authority" under the Act, and is required to take every reasonable measure to ensure the confidentiality of the identity of a person who makes a protected disclosure. This Act prescribes a number of requirements that are to be followed by the University in the event that a protected disclosure is made. Staff who make a public interest disclosure (PID) in accordance with the PID Rule and Procedure will be protected in accordance with the Act.
Compliance Obligations
Return to Top Awareness & Training
Description	The University needs to ensure staff are aware of the PID Policy, protections under the Act and how and to whom to report.
Impacts	Negative impact on reputation Breach Impact Financial: The PID Act does not explicitly impose direct penalties on corporations Breach Impact Non-Financial: The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act) in NSW includes criminal penalties for taking detrimental action against individuals who make public interest disclosures. This means that if someone is harmed, harassed, or discriminated against for reporting serious wrongdoing, the perpetrator can face criminal charges. It also allows for civil remedies, such as the recovery of damages and the ability to seek injunctions. This means that if someone is harmed, harassed, or discriminated against for reporting serious wrongdoing, the perpetrator can face criminal charges, and the victim can also pursue legal action to recover compensation for their losses and prevent further detrimental action. Executive Liability: Yes - VC & CEO. While the PID Act does not explicitly impose personal liability on directors and officers, they are responsible for ensuring their agency complies with the Act's provisions. Section 6(2) of the Act states that the head of an agency is responsible for ensuring the agency complies with the Act and the agency’s public interest disclosure policy . Criminal Penalty/Offence: Yes.
Responsible Manager	Radha Thomas, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Officer	Radha Thomas, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Unit	Internal Audit
Oversight Committee/Group	None
Business Units Impacted	Accounting Advancement, Alumni and Events Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit Business Intelligence and Analytics Campuses Centre for Agriculture and Law Centre for Applied Research in Social Science Centre for Local Government Corporate Communications and Events Education Enterprise Education Quality Directorate English Language Centre Estate and Built Environment Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Faculty of Medicine and Health Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Heritage Futures Research Centre Institute for Rural Futures Internal Audit Legal Services Library Services Office of Strategy and Management Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of the Chief Operating Officer Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Office of the Vice-Chancellor and CEO Oorala Aboriginal Centre People and Culture Procurement Records, Policy and Governance Unit Research Services Rural Properties School of Education School of Environmental and Rural Science School of Health School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences School of Law School of Psychology School of Rural Medicine School of Science and Technology Student Grievance Unit Student Journey Technology and Digital Services The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education UNE Archives & Heritage Centre UNE Business School UNE Council UNE International UNE Life Healthcare Centre UNE Marketing UNE Residential System University Secretariat Yarm Gwanga
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation	None
Associated Standard	None
Associated Code	None
Associated Information	None
Management Tools
Rule	None
Policy	None
Protocol	None
Procedure	None
Guideline	None
Other Websites

Return to Top Reporting
Description	The University needs to provide a statistical report on a 6 monthly basis on PIDs (public interest disclosures) report in the preceding 6 month period.
Impacts	Breach Impact Financial: The PID Act does not explicitly impose direct penalties on corporations Breach Impact Non-Financial: The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act) in NSW includes criminal penalties for taking detrimental action against individuals who make public interest disclosures. This means that if someone is harmed, harassed, or discriminated against for reporting serious wrongdoing, the perpetrator can face criminal charges. It also allows for civil remedies, such as the recovery of damages and the ability to seek injunctions. This means that if someone is harmed, harassed, or discriminated against for reporting serious wrongdoing, the perpetrator can face criminal charges, and the victim can also pursue legal action to recover compensation for their losses and prevent further detrimental action. Executive Liability: Yes - VC & CEO. While the PID Act does not explicitly impose personal liability on directors and officers, they are responsible for ensuring their agency complies with the Act's provisions. Section 6(2) of the Act states that the head of an agency is responsible for ensuring the agency complies with the Act and the agency’s public interest disclosure policy . Criminal Penalty/Offence: Yes.
Responsible Manager	Radha Thomas, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Officer	Radha Thomas, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Unit	Internal Audit
Oversight Committee/Group	None
Business Units Impacted	Accounting Advancement, Alumni and Events Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit Business Intelligence and Analytics Campuses Centre for Agriculture and Law Centre for Applied Research in Social Science Centre for Local Government Corporate Communications and Events Education Enterprise Education Quality Directorate English Language Centre Estate and Built Environment Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Faculty of Medicine and Health Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Heritage Futures Research Centre Institute for Rural Futures Internal Audit Legal Services Library Services Office of Strategy and Management Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of the Chief Operating Officer Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Office of the Vice-Chancellor and CEO Oorala Aboriginal Centre People and Culture Procurement Records, Policy and Governance Unit Research Services Rural Properties School of Education School of Environmental and Rural Science School of Health School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences School of Law School of Psychology School of Rural Medicine School of Science and Technology Student Grievance Unit Student Journey Technology and Digital Services The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education UNE Archives & Heritage Centre UNE Business School UNE Council UNE International UNE Life Healthcare Centre UNE Marketing UNE Residential System University Secretariat Yarm Gwanga
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation	None
Associated Standard	None
Associated Code	None
Associated Information	None
Management Tools
Rule	None
Policy	None
Protocol	None
Procedure	None
Guideline	None
Other Websites

Compliance Obligations