What can I report?
A Public Interest Disclosure (previously known as 'whistleblower) is a complaint of corrupt or improper conduct by a public officer or body.
A councillor or council officer allegedly taking or offering bribes, dishonestly using their influence, committing fraud, theft or embezzlements, misusing information or material acquired at work, conspiring or attempting to engage in the above corrupt activity.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes.
Moira Shire Council will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make disclosures without the fear of reprisal and will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure.
How do I make a report?
Reports can be made to council or directly to IBAC
In writing: “Public Interest Disclosure” Amanda Chadwick - Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator Moira Shire Council Po Box 578 Cobram Vic 3643
By email: achadwick@moira.vic.gov.au In person: 44 Station Street, Cobram By telephone: (03) 5871 9222
Alternatively, disclosures may be made directly to IBAC.
Disclosures relating to Councillors should be directed to IBAC
In writing: Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) GPO Box 24234 Melbourne Victoria 3001
Telephone: 1300 735 135
Website: IBAC
Related documents: Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedure Complaint Handling Policy Councillor Code of Conduct Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011