Australia can become a world leader in protecting whistleblowers if reforms recommended by a parliamentary inquiry are made law, according to a Griffith University expert.
Professor A J Brown, from Griffith’s Centre for Governance and Public Policy, said reforms suggested by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Corporations and Financial Services will mark “a historic step” in protecting those who speak out against wrongdoing in the workplace.
Research led by Professor Brown was cited heavily throughout the inquiry’s report, which looked at whistleblower protections in the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors.
The recommendations were a “comprehensive approach” to better protecting employees who blow the whistle on misconduct, corrupt or illegal behaviour, Professor Brown said.
“Whistleblowers play a crucial role in a well-functioning society,” he said.
“Whistleblower protection is not just about justice. It’s also about recognising the best way for modern organisations and regulators to know when they’ve got problems, before they turn into even bigger ones.
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