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Whistleblower Protection Policy for Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission

The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) has introduced a new whistleblower protection policy to ensure that individuals who report misconduct or wrongdoing within the organization are protected from retaliation.

Protection of Whistleblowers

According to the policy, any person making a disclosure about alleged wrongdoing or misconduct within the ACNC will not suffer any sanctions as long as their actions are made in good faith and based on reasonable grounds. The whistleblower will also be notified of the outcome of the investigation and will have the opportunity to comment on the findings.

Investigation Process

The policy outlines a rigorous investigation process that will be conducted by an independent investigator, who must be qualified and unbiased. The investigation will be thorough and will include:

  • Interviewing relevant witnesses
  • Examining documents
  • Maintaining strict security measures to protect sensitive information

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference for the investigation will be drawn up in consultation with the President and Management Committee to clarify the key issues to be investigated.

Protection of Informant

Where an investigation finds that a whistleblower made their disclosure in good faith on reasonable grounds, they will not suffer any employment-related disadvantage as a result of their actions. The Whistleblower Protection Officer will also provide additional support where necessary.

Contact Details

For more information or to report misconduct, please contact:

By implementing this whistleblower protection policy, the ACNC aims to promote a culture of transparency and accountability within the organization.