Public Interest Disclosure

The Town of Cambridge is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency in the way we conduct our operations. We do not tolerate improper conduct, misconduct, or corruption in the performance of public functions, including the misuse of public resources. The Town complies with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (WA) (PID Act), which provides a framework for reporting serious wrongdoing in the public sector and protects people who make disclosures in accordance with the Act.

What is a Public Interest Disclosure?

A Public Interest Disclosure (PID) is information provided to an authorised person or body about suspected improper conduct by a public authority, public officer, or public sector contractor. This may include:

  • improper conduct
  • substantial mismanagement of public resources
  • an offence under State law
  • conduct that poses a substantial and specific risk to public health, safety, or the environment.

Who can make a disclosure?

Any person may make a disclosure under the PID Act if they reasonably suspect wrongdoing.

Making a disclosure

If you are considering making a disclosure, you are encouraged to contact a designated PID Officer to ensure it is handled appropriately under the Act. Where a matter is not covered by the PID Act, it may still be dealt with through the Town’s complaint or grievance processes.

Knowingly making a false or misleading disclosure, or being reckless as to whether the information is true, may constitute an offence under the PID Act. This may result in penalties under the Act, including fines and/or imprisonment. A disclosure should be made in good faith and based on information that the discloser reasonably believes to be true. Matters that are frivolous, vexatious, or relate to personal workplace grievances are generally not considered PIDs and may be dealt with under alternative complaint or grievance processes.

PID Officers

The Town's designated PID Officers are:

  • Lisa Clack, Chief Executive Officer
  • Luke Gibson, Director Planning and Community Services
  • Nicola Clark, Manager Governance
  • Jasper Silver, Manager People and Culture

Phone: 9347 6000

Email: mail@cambridge.wa.gov.au

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