Right to be kept informed for whistleblowers
Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025
Independent Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: David Pocock (IND)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The bill creates the Whistleblower Protection Authority as a legal entity.
A Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners lead the Authority.
Whistleblowers can choose to be kept informed about their disclosures or requests.
Public officials must refer whistleblower protection issues to the Authority.
The Commissioner can sign agreements with heads of Commonwealth agencies.
Authority personnel must follow strict confidentiality rules.
A Parliamentary Joint Committee oversees the Authority.