Public interest disclosure
A public interest disclosure (PID) is a disclosure about wrongdoing in the public sector that serves the public interest. Council is committed to encouraging the reporting of wrongdoing or misconduct within Council.
For an allegation to be considered a PID under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010, it must be an appropriate disclosure about public interest information made to a proper authority.
Who can make a PID?
- Substantial and specific danger to health and safety of a person with a disability
- Substantial and specific danger to the environment
- Reprisal action
A public officer (Councillor or officer of Council) can also make a disclosure about:
- Corrupt conduct
- Maladministration that adversely affects a person's interest in a substantial and specific way
- Substantial misuse of public resources
- Significant and substantial danger to public health or safety
- Significant and substantial danger to the environment
What is reprisal?
This occurs when any person causes or attempts to cause detriment to another person because of, or in the belief that a person has made or may make a PID.
How to make a complaint?
You can make disclosure to the Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator:
- Email to complaints@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
- Posted to PID Coordinator, Bundaberg Regional Council, PO Box 3130, Bundaberg Q 4670
- By calling Council's call centre on 1300 883 699
- Over the counter at a service centre
If you require assistance making a complaint, contact Council's call centre on 1300 883 699.
More information
Council's Public Interest Disclosure Procedure provides clear guidance on how Council will handle and deal with PIDs.