What is a public interest disclosure
A public interest disclosure (PID) is a report about serious wrongdoing in a government agency. The types of wrongdoing that can be reported are defined in Queensland's Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010.
A PID is often called ‘whistleblowing’.
Learn more about public interest disclosures.
Who can make a public interest disclosure
Anyone can make a PID about:
- a substantial and specific danger to the health or safety of a person with a disability
- a substantial and specific danger to the environment
- a reprisal against someone who has made, or intends to make, a PID.
If you work for us or another public sector agency, you can also make a PID about:
- corrupt conduct as defined in Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Act 2001
- maladministration that substantially and adversely affects a person's interests
- a substantial misuse of public resources
- a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
How to make a public interest disclosure
You can make a PID verbally or in writing. You can also remain anonymous. If you do, we may not be able to contact you for more information.
If you work for us
You can make a PID to:
- the Commissioner
- a supervisor or manager
- the Corporate Administration Agency (CAA) human resources unit
- the PID Coordinator (Manager, Business Services).
If you don’t work for us
Contact us to make a disclosure.
You can also make a PID to:
- the Crime and Corruption Commission
- the Queensland Ombudsman
- a member of the Queensland Parliament (MP).
Step-by-step guide
Use the Queensland Ombudsman’s checklist for making a public interest disclosure.
Our commitment
We’re committed to addressing wrongdoing. We want people to feel safe and supported when making a disclosure.
We encourage anyone who believes they’ve witnessed wrongdoing to come forward and make a PID.
If you work for us, you also have an ethical responsibility to report wrongdoing under the: