Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999 would protect employees who, reasonably and honestly, report suspected crimes, legal breaches, dangers to health or safety, environmental damage, miscarriages of justice or concealment of such matters. It would shield them from civil claims and workplace retaliation, including dismissal, and allow complaints leading to reinstatement, re-employment or compensation.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide protection from civil liability or penalisation to employees who make certain protected disclosures in relation to the affairs of their employers and to provide for related matters

Last updated 26 July 2018