Whistleblowing – Training for Eligible Recipients

Ensure the staff in your workplace who are eligible to receive disclosures under whistleblowing laws understand their responsibilities.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning, Accelerated Learning, MicroLearns and ShortBurst options

Duration

Depending on format, between 5 - 40 minutes

Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing criminal and unethical conduct.

This is especially the case in industries where misconduct can be difficult for law enforcement authorities to detect and prosecute.

Under law, only certain people in an organisation are eligible to receive disclosures from whistleblowers and have a set of legal responsibilities which govern how they should respond to these.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Whistleblower – Eligible Recipients course is designed specifically for those who receive whistleblower disclosures, providing a comprehensive overview of their obligations and responsibilities. The course covers how to identify, receive, and properly manage disclosures, along with guidelines on what information can be shared related to a protected disclosure. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, this course equips eligible recipients with the necessary skills to handle disclosures effectively and ensure compliance with legal protections, fostering a safe and supportive environment for whistleblowers.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of eligible recipients’ obligations
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Tax Administration Act 1953 (Cth)

Key modules

  • What is a whistleblower?
  • What is a protected whistleblower disclosure?
  • Who is bound by whistleblower protection laws?
  • Who is an eligible whistleblower?
  • Who is an eligible recipient?
  • What are your obligations as an eligible recipient?
  • Civil and criminal penalties for victimisation
  • Compensation and reinstatement
  • What kinds of disclosure are not protected?
  • Receiving a disclosure
  • Organisation call line
  • Penalties
  • Authorised disclosure
  • Managing whistleblower correspondence
  • Investigation

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • how to identify a protected disclosure;
  • how to receive and handle disclosures; and
  • when you are permitted to share information relating to a protected disclosure.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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