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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What protection does Australian law provide for whistleblowers?
- Legal protections for people who report illegal or unethical behaviour in good faith to prevent them from suffering retaliation
- Protection only in the public sector
- Protection only if the report is made to a court
- No protection — they risk prosecution
Why this is the correct answer
Australian law provides legal protections — known as whistleblower protections — for individuals who report suspected wrongdoing, corruption or illegal behaviour in good faith. These protections shield whistleblowers from dismissal, harassment or legal action as a result of making a genuine disclosure.