How to disclose disclosable conduct
16 How to disclose disclosable conduct
A disclosure of disclosable conduct may be made—
orally or in writing; and
using any form of electronic communication; and
anonymously; and
without the person disclosing the disclosable conduct asserting that the disclosure is made under this Act.
Example
Tranh comments to her supervisor during a coffee break that she believes there are a number of significant irregularities in the ordering of office supplies for her business unit. Tranh does not ask or infer that the irregularities should be investigated.
If the disclosure is made orally to a person mentioned in section 15 (1)—
the person must make a written record of the disclosure; and
the written record is taken to be a disclosure of disclosable conduct.
In this section:
electronic communication means communication by telephone, email, fax or any other electronic means.
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