Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver
Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (NSW)
Classification
Level 1
University-wide concern. Impacts on reputation and funding.
Associated Legislation
Associated Standards
None
Associated Codes
None
Associated Information
None
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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
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General Introduction
VC Compliance Delegate
Susannah Warrick, Director Governance and University Secretary
Compliance Coordinator
Susannah Warrick, Director Governance and University Secretary
Business Units Impacted
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
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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
Responsible Manager
Susannah Warrick, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Officer
Susannah Warrick, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Unit
Internal Audit
Oversight Committee/Group
None
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
None
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
None
Associated Information
None
Management Tools
Rule
Reporting Wrongdoing at UNE Policy
Policy
None
Procedure
Public Interest Disclosure Procedures
Guideline
None
Other Websites
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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
Responsible Manager
Susannah Warrick, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Officer
Susannah Warrick, Director Governance and University Secretary
Coordinating Unit
Internal Audit
Oversight Committee/Group
None
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
None
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
None
Associated Information
None
Management Tools
Rule
Reporting Wrongdoing at UNE Policy
Policy
None
Procedure
Public Interest Disclosure Procedures
Guideline
None
Other Websites
Compliance Overview