Evaluating your public interest disclosure procedure framework
The purpose of the PID Act is to facilitate the disclosure of information about wrongdoing in the public sector and provide protection for those who make public interest disclosures PIDs.
The main objects of the PID Act are:
- To promote the public interest by facilitating public interest disclosure of wrongdoing in the public sector
- To ensure PIDs are properly assessed and, when appropriate, properly investigated and dealt with
- To ensure appropriate consideration is given to the interests of persons who are the subject of a PID (the alleged wrongdoer, often referred to as the subject officer)
- To protect those making PIDs from reprisal.
PID procedure requirements
Under s28 of the PID Act public sector entities must have a PID management plan consistent with the PID Standards, and a publicly published PID procedure that ensures:
- PIDs are properly assessed and dealt with
- the wrongdoing disclosed in a PID is properly actioned
- those who make PIDs are given appropriate support and protected from reprisal.
PID Standards
Agencies must comply with the following three PID Standards when preparing for and responding to a PID:
PID procedure - Self assessment checklist
Model PID procedure template
The modifiable Model Public Interest Disclosure Procedure (DOCX 54.8KB) template has been developed to assist agencies reviewing or drafting their PID procedure.
PID Team review
The PID Team also offer a feedback service on Queensland public sector agency PID procedures.
Email the PID Team for more information about this service.