Training: Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 (PIDA)

Overview

It is critical for agencies to ensure that staff understand the provisions of PIDA and the obligations that it imposes upon them. It is also critical that agencies develop appropriate policies and procedures to enable compliance with the new legislation.

The purpose of this training is to provide participants with an overview of PIDA, refresh awareness, highlight the key regulatory requirements and their impact on public authorities.

• Includes interactive group activities and scenario/case studies to make learning memorable, relevant and effective

• Certificate of attainment on successful completion

• 3 CPE hours

• Price - $330 (including GST)

Who should attend

All staff responsible for overseeing and administering the provisions of PIDA.

Duration:  2.5 hours.

Course Outline

• Background to PIDA (history, objectives).

• Key differences between the old Protected

• Disclosures Act and PIDA.

• Psychology of whistle-blowing.

• What disclosures are covered (and not covered) by PIDA.

• How to make a public interest disclosure.

• What protections are available.

• How public interest disclosures are dealt with.

• Role of disclosure officers and disclosure coordinator.

• External disclosures.

• Relevant case studies/scenarios to put theory into practice.

Benefits to your organisation

• Reinforce your organisation’s commitment to the principles and processes of protected disclosure.

• Ensure key staff have the necessary knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities under PIDA.

• Reduce the chances of non-compliance and any resultant consequences.

• The course is available as in-house training.

Product Sheet

Public training dates

Introduction to PIDA - Thursday 5 Apr 2012

Venue

InConsult

Level 3, 66 King Street,  Sydney  NSW

Register

Please print the attached form and fax back to 02 8007 6099  to secure your place. Registration form

Prefer in-house training?

If you are looking for a great way to reinvigorate your risk management programme, we can also run a full day Introductory Risk Management course or a half day Risk Management Refresher course especially for your organisation.  This is very cost effective and the training can be customised to suite your risk management framework.  Please email us for more information.