How to notify and make allegations of serious wrongdoing and misconduct and how we deal with them
Information about how to notify us and make allegations of serious wrongdoing and misconduct about your staff, and other parties that may become engaged to provide services or exercise a function on behalf of DCJ, and how they will be managed.
Reporting other wrongdoing
In addition to the examples of serious wrongdoing or misconduct identified in What constitutes an allegation of serious wrongdoing or misconduct, all activities or incidents that constitute a breach of legislative, policy or regulatory provisions can be reported through DCJ or another agency, or to a relevant regulatory agency.
For example, these activities or incidents might include:
- Child protection, reportable conduct
- Practices that endanger the health or safety of employees or the public, and/or
- Privacy contraventions or eligible data breaches.
Child protection - Note that to report a child at significant risk of harm from abuse or neglect, contact the Child Protection Helpline for e-reporting or by calling 13 21 11.
Find out more about making a child protection report.
Fraud and corrupt conduct can be reported under a PID however it can also be reported through other pathways, including your contract manager, or the Fraud and Corruption Hotline.
Refer to DCJ’s fraud and corruption prevention resources on the website.
Privacy contraventions or eligible data breaches – you’re required to notify DCJ if your organisation detects an actual or suspected failure to exercise functions in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.
Refer to DCJ’s maintain secure information and notifying us of security incidents for further information.