Public Interest Disclosure Act

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (the Act) establishes a legislative scheme to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the Commonwealth public sector. It also provides robust protections for current or former public officials who make qualifying public interest disclosures under the scheme.

All current and former employees of the CDPP are entitled to make a disclosure under the Act. Additionally, all contracted service providers and their employees who provide, or who have provided services to the CDPP under a contract, are entitled to make a disclosure. 

How can I make a disclosure?

Where a public official is considering making a disclosure, they should contact one of the CDPP’s Authorised Officers to get information about making a disclosure under the Act.  

To contact an Authorised Officer, please email PID@cdpp.gov.au.

Disclosers may choose to remain anonymous. However, if a means of contact is not provided, it may be difficult to investigate the disclosure and communicate throughout the process.

If you suspect or witness wrongdoing within the Commonwealth public sector, you can review the Commonwealth Ombudsman website Information for Disclosers. This page provides up to date information on who is eligible to make a PID, what information can be disclosed, how to make a claim, and what your rights and responsibilities are, including information on immunity and reprisal.