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The Freedom of Information Act allows the public a right of access to documents held by South Gippsland Water.

South Gippsland Water is considered to be a Government Agency under the terms of the Act. Accordingly, it is required to comply with the procedures that have been prescribed and the Freedom of Information policy guidelines. Decisions to release information are made by an Authorised Officer.

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Public internest disclosure act 2012

We are committed to the aims and objectives of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012 (the Act). We do not tolerate improper conduct by our employees, officers or members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct.

We recognise the value of transparency and accountability in our administrative and management practices and support the making of disclosures that reveal improper or corrupt conduct.

We will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure.

We will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure.

What is improper or corrupt conduct?
Improper or corrupt conduct is defined as:

  • corrupt conduct and/or
  • any of the following conduct by a public officer or public body in their capacity as a public officer or public body:
    • a criminal offence
    • serious professional misconduct
    • dishonest performance of public functions
    • an intentional breach or reckless breach of public trust
    • an intentional or reckless misuse of information or material acquired in the course of the performance of public functions
    • a substantial mismanagement of public resources
    • a substantial risk to the health and safety of one or more persons
    • a substantial risk to the environment
    • conduct by a third party that adversely affects the honest performance of a public officer or public body or is intended to adversely affect effective performance of a public officer or public body while obtaining an advantage for the third party, and/or
    • conduct by a third party that could constitute a conspiracy or attempt to engage in any of the above.

Corrupt conduct is defined as; Conduct, or an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct that:

  • Adversely affects the honest performance of the functions of a public officer or public body;
  • Constitutes or involves the dishonest performance of the functions of the public officer or public body;
  • Constitutes or involves knowingly or recklessly breaching public trust;
  • Involves the misuse of information or material acquired in the course of the performance of a public officer or public body;
  • Adversely affects the effective performance of the functions of a public officer or public body that results in a person obtaining a specified benefit

How do I make a disclosure?
In accordance with Section 13 of the Act, we are not able to receive Public Interest Disclosures. Any person who has reasonable grounds for believing that improper or corrupt conduct has occurred can make a disclosure in writing or by telephone directly to the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).

Contact Details
Independent Broad-Based Anti-corruption Commission
Level 1, North Tower, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: 1300 735 135
Website: www.ibac.vic.gov.au
General Manager Corporate Services
South Gippsland Water
PO Box 102, Foster 3960
Telephone: 03 5682 0444

Reporting suspected fraud or dishonest conduct by a South Gippsland Water employee

South Gippsland Water strives to ensure financial management and stewardship of customer monies occurs with integrity and in accordance with the law at all times. If you identify, or suspect, any instances of a South Gippsland Water employee potentially engaging in fraud or any form of dishonest or improper conduct relating to use of South Gippsland Water property, equipment or money, or gaining improperly from customer or business relationships in connection with their employment at South Gippsland Water, we encourage you to report so immediately. You may report your concerns in any of the following ways:

  1. In writing, marked Private & Confidential, to “The Chair”, Board of Management South Gippsland Water, PO Box 102, Foster, VIC 3960 or to the “Managing Director Board of Management South Gippsland Water, PO Box 102, Foster, VIC 3960”
  2. Report the matter to police
  3. Report directly to the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission as above

Any matter may be reported anonymously but note this may impact on the ability to investigate fully. Any matter reported will be treated with the fullest level of confidentiality possible.