Public Interest Disclosure Act
The Public Information Disclosure Act 2018 came into operation on the 1 July 2019 and replaced the SA Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993.
Under the new Act there are two types of information that can be received. These are:
Environment and health information
Information that raises a potential issue of a substantial risk to the environment or to the health and safety of the public generally or a significant section of the public.
Public administration information
Information that raises a potential issue of corruption, misconduct or maladministration in public administration.
Fact sheets
To assist the community in understanding the new protections, the following links to fact sheets are provided:
Further information
Further information on making a Public Information Disclosure can be obtained via:
Contact details
Any person wishing to provide information in accordance with the Public Information Disclosure Act 2018 has the following options:
Mail:
Confidential – Public Interest Disclosure, District Council of Mount Remarkable, PO Box 94, Melrose, SA, 5483Contact one of the appointed Responsible Officers:
- Jacqui Kelleher | Director Community & Corporate Services | jacqui@mtr.sa.gov.au | 8666 2014
- Sam Johnson | Chief Executive Officer | sam.johnson@mtr.sa.gov.au | 8666 2014