Victorian Numbered Acts

INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES, OVERSIGHT AND INDEPENDENCE) ACT 2019 (NO. 2 OF 2019) - SECT 24

    (1)     In section 44(1) of the Principal Act, for "protected disclosure" substitute "public interest disclosure".

    (2)     In section 44(2) of the Principal Act—

        (a)     for "protected disclosure" (where first occurring) substitute "public interest disclosure";

        (b)     for "the person has made the protected disclosure" substitute "the employee has made the public interest disclosure";

        (c)     omit "substantial".

    (3)     After section 44(2) of the Principal Act insert —

    "(3)     Without limiting subsection (1) and subject to subsection (2), management action that may be taken in relation to an employee who has made a public interest disclosure includes any action that may or is required to be taken—

        (a)     in respect of performance development (including training), conditions of employment or discipline; or

        (b)     to ensure the safety of the workplace.".