Procedures Related To Public Information Disclosure (pid) 365/24/25 - Documents (pdf, 2.68 Mb)

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This release contains Defence's Standard Operating Procedures for managing Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs) under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013. The document establishes the institutional framework for receiving, assessing, and investigating internal disclosures of maladministration and wrongdoing within the Department, delegating authority to the Directorate of Public Interest Disclosures within the Defence Integrity Division. The procedures outline processes for determining disclosable conduct, allocating investigations between agencies, managing reprisal allegations, mandatory notifications to policing and oversight bodies including the Ombudsman and National Anti-Corruption Commission, and record-keeping requirements. The document provides guidance for Defence's Principal Officer and Authorised Officers on their obligations under the legislation. No specific defence programs, procurement costs, operational details, or substantial redactions are evident in this procedural disclosure.