The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protection) Act 2019 has focused attention on what was already a subject of much interest, importance and discussion. The Act amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Tax Administration Act 1953 to permit and protect disclosures and protect disclosers in the areas that they cover. But the topic is broader.
Each of the panellists have a special interest in the subject
Professor A J Brown
Professor of Public Policy & Law in the Centre for Governance & Public Policy, Griffith University
Professor John McMillan AO
Emeritus Professor, Australian National University; former Commonwealth and NSW Ombudsman.
Ms Kate McClymont AM
Journalist, Sydney Morning Herald
Mr Bret Walker SC
Former President of the NSW Bar Association and Law Council of Australia; former National Security Legislation Monitor
Chair
The Hon Justice Julie Ward
Chief Judge in Equity, Supreme Court of New South Wales.
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