Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University

CSCS and Public Interest Disclosures

A public interest disclosure (PID) is a disclosure about serious wrongdoing in the public sector (including education), that serves the public interest. This is sometimes referred to as whistleblowing.

Charles Sturt University and its controlled entities foster and promote a culture that encourages and supports staff to report serious wrongdoing. This is essential in maintaining the integrity of the University and the public sector. The official framework that protects this proactive culture is:

Under s81 of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (“the PID Act”), agencies can arrange for another agency to exercise their functions under the PID Act on their behalf.

On 19 April 2024, in accordance with s81(2) of the PID Act, Charles Sturt Campus Services Limited (“CSCS”), a controlled entity of Charles Sturt University, has authorised Charles Sturt University to:

  • exercise CSCS’s functions (as an agency under the PID Act) under the PID Act on behalf of CSCS; and
  • delegate all functions of CSCS including:
    • receiving voluntary PIDs, dealing with voluntary PIDs by investigating relevant serious wrongdoing, the provision of training under s48 of the PID Act and providing the annual return to the NSW Ombudsman.

(as an “agency” under the PID Act) to the Vice-Chancellor as the University’s “head of agency”, except for responsibilities under sections 34, 61 and 80 of the PID Act.

In accordance with s81(4)(b), Charles Sturt University has notified the NSW Ombudsman of this arrangement.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2022 provides multiple pathways to report serious wrongdoing. These include speaking to a disclosure officer, your manager, and other agencies, such as integrity agencies.

Find out more about Public Interest Disclosures and how to report serious wrongdoing.

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