What types of concern fall under the whistleblowing policy?
The following types of concern are covered by whistleblowing legislation
- criminal activity
- a failure to comply with any legal obligation
- miscarriages of justice
- danger to health and safety
- damage to the environment, and
- deliberate concealment of any of the above matters.
This is not an exhaustive list and the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy encourages anyone with serious concerns of wrongdoing or danger to come forward and voice those concerns. Concerns can be raised in relation to matters that have taken place, continue to take place or are likely to take place in the future.