PROTECTED DISCLOSURE ACT 2012 (NO. 85 OF 2012) - SECT 57 Guidelines

PROTECTED DISCLOSURE ACT 2012 (NO. 85 OF 2012) - SECT 57

    (1)     The IBAC must issue guidelines consistent with this Act and the regulations made under this Act for procedures—

        (a)     to facilitate the making of disclosures to entities under sections 13 to 18 (other than disclosures to the Victorian Inspectorate) in accordance with Part 2; and

        (b)     for the handling of those disclosures and, where appropriate, the notification of those disclosures to the IBAC under section 21(2) or 36(2); and

        (c)     for the protection of persons from detrimental action in contravention of section 45.

    (2)     The IBAC must issue guidelines consistent with this Act and the regulations made under this Act for the management of the welfare of—

        (a)     any person who makes a protected disclosure; and

        (b)     any person affected by a protected disclosure whether as a witness in the investigation of the disclosure or as a person who is a subject of that investigation.

    (3)     The IBAC must ensure its guidelines are readily available to—

        (a)     the public; and

        (b)     each entity required to establish procedures under section 58; and

        (c)     each member, officer and employee of an entity referred to in paragraph (b); and

        (d)     each member of police personnel.