To encourage disclosures of misconduct or an inappropriate state of affairs within the Australian College of Theology (ACT) and to protect whistleblowers from adverse consequences arising from the making of a disclosure.
This policy applies to the Australian College of Theology Ltd and all eligible whistleblowers and eligible recipients as set out in this policy.
The Australian College of Theology is committed to maintaining high standards in work practice in all its operations and to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. The ACT requires all employees, officers, and volunteers to conduct themselves with integrity and in line with the Code of Conduct Policy. The ACT seeks to promote a culture in which misconduct is challenged and addressed and encourages the reporting of misconduct or an inappropriate state of affairs. The ACT has established a process by which such disclosures may be made as well as the means by which it will seek to protect whistleblowers from reprisal, victimisation, Australian College of Theology and any other detriment arising from making disclosure. This policy aligns with and complements legislated protections. For the avoidance of doubt, individuals’ statutory rights will not be affected in any way by this policy.