Public Interest Disclosure

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (PID Act) facilitates the disclosure of public interest information, enabling anyone to make disclosures about improper or unlawful conduct within the State Public Sector, local government and public universities without fear of reprisal.

The PID Act aims to ensure openness and accountability in government to:

• facilitate and encourage people to make disclosures of public interest information.
• protect those who make disclosures.
• protect those who are subject to a disclosure.

A PID is more than a general complaint or dissatisfaction with a product, service or decision of government.  It is also more than a personal grievance that can be resolved by agreement.   A public interest disclosure must relate to wrongdoing, not be trivial and must be made to the right person (being a proper authority).

Information about public interest disclosures can be found on the Public Sector Commission's website.

Alternatively, you can phone the PID Advice & Referral Line: 1800 676 607

Making a disclosure

Individuals that suspect wrong doing are encouraged to contact the nominated Public Interest Disclosure Officer at the Shire to seek guidance on their disclosure and to lodge completed Public Interest Disclosure forms. 

• Public Interest Disclosure Guidelines

Following discussion with a PID Officer at the Shire of Nannup a Public Interest Disclosure Form may be lodged. 

• Public Interest Disclosure Form

Please send to –

Public Interest Disclosure Officer
Shire of Nannup
PO Box 11
NANNUP  WA 6275
Tel: (08) 9756 1018
email: nicky.barker@nannup.wa.gov.au 

Please mark any correspondence 'Private and Confidential'.