PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 2002 - SECT 6
Disclosures about improper conduct or detrimental action
PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 2002 - SECT 6
PART 2 - Disclosures of improper conduct and detrimental action
Disclosures about improper conduct or detrimental action
(1) A public officer who believes that another public officer or a
public body –
(a) has engaged, is engaging or proposes to engage in improper conduct in
their capacity as a public officer or public body; or
(b) has taken, is taking or proposes to take detrimental action in
contravention of section 19 –
may disclose that improper
conduct or detrimental action in accordance with this Part.
(2) A contractor who believes that the public body with which the
contractor has entered into a contract –
(a) has engaged, is engaging or proposes to engage in improper conduct in its
capacity as a public body; or
(b) has taken, is taking or proposes to take detrimental action in
contravention of section 19 –
may disclose that improper
conduct or detrimental action in accordance with this Part.
