Introduction
These guidance materials are designed to help registered organisations respond effectively to reports of disclosable conduct.
These guidance materials are designed to help registered organisations respond effectively to reports of disclosable conduct.
Reporting a protected disclosure
These templates help registered organisations investigate allegations of misconduct. An organisation or branch should amend the templates as required to fit its procedures, resources and structure.
Whistleblower policy template for registered organisations
Encouraging people within organisations to speak up about their concerns is important. It's part of ensuring that organisations are run according to their rules and policies.
Having a whistleblower policy, which outlines the processes and protections in place when concerns are raised, has been shown to increase the likelihood that members and others will raise concerns early in order to have them addressed.
The policy should be accessible to members, officers and employees. This will help organisations take appropriate action.
A registered organisation or branch should amend the template policy as required to fit with its resources and structure.
When considering a whistleblower policy, organisations should think about: