The Public Interest Disclosures 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 also provides protection for those who are the subject of a disclosure.
The City is committed to the aims and objectives of the PID Act and to creating and sustaining an ethical work environment.
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). A PID must be managed in accordance with the PID Act and, once made, the person making the disclosure cannot withdraw it.
Further information is available in the Public Sector Commission guide for disclosers.
Making a Public Interest Disclosure
Before making a formal disclosure to a PID Officer, you should contact one of the City’s PID Officers to discuss the proposed disclosure, whether alternative means of dealing with the matter might be more appropriate, and to obtain information regarding your rights and responsibilities as a discloser.
| Name of Principal PID Officer | Brad Sillence |
|---|---|
| Position | Manager Governance |
| Contact details | (08) 9205 8517 or 0457 401 919 |
| Name of PID Officer | Matthew Thomas |
| Position | Chief People Officer |
| Contact details | (08) 9205 8513 or 0476 940 975 |
| Name of PID Officer | Kerry Flynn |
| Position | Internal Auditor |
| Contact details | (08) 9205 8506 or 0425 388 293 |
Following discussion with a PID Officer, a Public Interest Disclosure Form may be lodged using the online form or hard copy form:
Complete the online Public Interest Disclosure form
In person: City of Stirling Administration Centre, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling
Email: Download and complete the form below and return via PID@stirling.wa.gov.au
Post: Download and complete the form below and Post to City of Stirling PO Box 1533, Osborne Park WA 6916
Download the Public Interest Disclosure hard copy form
For more information on how to make a disclosure, please visit the Public Sector Commission website.
