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All staff, volunteers, contractors and partners who are aware of possible wrongdoing have a responsibility to disclose that information
Complaints of a serious nature including those related to fraud, theft, corruption, sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour can be made via the whistleblowing Hotline reporting form found on DAISI’s website.

DEFINITION

a Whistleblower is a member of staff, volunteer, contractor or partner who reports suspect wrongdoing, including suspicion of fraud, misuse of resources, neglect of duties or a risk to health and safety.

POLICIES

  1. All DAISI staff, members, volunteers, and partners should be made aware of the whistleblowing hotline for reporting complaints of a serious nature related to fraud, theft, corruption, sexual misconduct, or criminal behaviour.
  2. DAISI will guarantee that staff and volunteers who in good faith disclose perceived wrongdoing via the whistleblowing hotline will be protected from adverse employment consequences.
  3. DAISI must guarantee the establishment of a fair and impartial investigative process in response to al whistleblowing complaints.
  4. DAISI’s Chair and CEO must be made aware of any whistleblowing complaint within 48 hours.
  5. Whistleblowing complaints must be discussed at the Board/Executive Officer level with Quorum attendance within 30 days of the complaint being made, with a reply given to the complainant within 30 days.
  6. Whistleblowing complaints that are of a criminal nature occurring outside Australia must be reported to the Australian Federal Police.
  7. Whistleblowing complaints that are of a criminal nature occurring inside Australia must be reported to the Australian Police in the state or territory where the alleged offence took place.
  8. Whistleblowing complaints that are of a criminal nature or that represent potential professional misconduct or that invoke mandatory reporting laws, must be made to the relevant regulatory body, college or society.