Public Interest Disclosures Policy

The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act) is designed to develop a ‘speak up’ culture by encouraging public officials to report serious wrongdoing and to protect them when they do, often referred to as ‘whistle-blower’ protections.

Under the PID Act, Council was required to have in place a Public Interest Disclosures Policy in place by 1 October 2023. It is noted that Yass Valley Council was not compliant with this requirement and therefore this is a priority of the newly appointed Senior Advisor Governance to implement alongside the CEO. The NSW Ombudsman’s Office oversees the compliance relating to PID across all Agencies and Council has annual reporting requirements relating to PID Complaints/Disclosures, along with a self-assessment on the culture of the Organisation relating to ‘speaking up.’

SUBMISSIONS

This draft policy was endorsed at the 25th September Council Meeting to be placed on Public Consultation for a period of no less than 28 days.

Any person may make a written submission to Council on the draft document until 5.00pm Monday 27 October 2025.

Submissions should be made by email to Council@yass.nsw.gov.au or by writing to Public Consultations, Yass Valley Council, 209 Comur Street, Yass, NSW, 2582. 

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You can find the documents below.