Public Interest Disclosure Act
The Public Information Disclosure Act 2018 came into operation on the 1 July 2019 and replaces the SA Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993.
Under the new Act there are two types of information that can be received. These are:
Environment and health information
Information that raises a potential issue of a substantial risk to the environment or to the health and safety of the public generally or a significant section of the public.
Public administration information
Information that raises a potential issue of corruption, misconduct or maladministration in public administration.
Fact sheets
To assist the community in understanding the new protections, the following links to fact sheets are provided:
Council has developed its own policy and procedures.
Further information
Further information on making a Public Information Disclosure can be obtained via:
Policy and Procedure
Contact details
Any person wishing to provide information in accordance with the Public Information Disclosure Act 2018 has the following options:
Telephone: 08 8558 0200
Email : council@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
Mail: District Council of Yankalilla, PO Box 9, Yankalilla SA 5203
Addressed to:
- Confidential Responsible Officer – Public Interest Disclosure - Ritu Datta, Manager People and Performance or
- Confidential Responsible Officer – Public Interest Disclosure - Jodie Summer, Director Corporate Services