The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Western Australia facilitates the disclosure of public interest information such as information about wrongdoings within agencies such as Pilbara Ports. The Act also provides a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and for appropriate action to be taken without fear of reprisal for the discloser.
Wrongdoings may include:
The Act ensures openness and accountability within government by encouraging people to make disclosures and protect them when they do, this also includes the subject of disclosure.
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 WA requires Pilbara Ports to prepare and publish internal procedures relating to our obligations under the Act.
The Public Interest Disclosure Procedure outlines how the Pilbara Ports complies with the requirements of the Act, including the following:
Records of all public interest disclosures will be kept confidentially by and reports will be published in compliance with the Act.
If you intend making a public interest disclosure concerning Pilbara Ports performance of its statutory functions:
P: 1300 100 772 E: pid@pilbaraports.com.au