The Education and Workforce Select Committee has now published its report on the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Bill, following public consultation earlier this year. New Zealand appears to have missed the opportunity to transform - rather than merely tidy up – its whistleblower legislation.
Find out MoreOn 25 February the Public Service Administration and Transparency International New Zealand jointly hosted a whistleblowing webinar. The webinar is well worth watching. A recap and transcript are available as well.
Find out MoreFor the effectiveness of the Protective Disclosures Bill as it currently stands before Parliament, the proof will be in the pudding. It will be important to have more rigorous monitoring of whistleblowing events and outcomes to determine if the new legislation actually encourages more people to speak up.
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