This report seeks to analyse the viability of introducing a federal whistleblower reward scheme in Australia. It outlines options for establishing a distinctly Australian whistleblower rewards scheme, drawing on international examples. The report considers the benefits of a scheme, the two main reward scheme models and areas of focus for policymaking.

An inquiry and report into the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) which would establish an independent statutory authority, the Whistleblower Protection Authority, and provide for the appointment of the Whistleblower Protection Commissioner. The committee recommends that the Senate does not pass the Bill.

This report analyses the first year of client data from the Human Rights Law Centre's Whistleblower project in Australia. It finds women who blow the whistle are vital to exposing wrongdoing but are paying a heavy price. The report makes four recommendations to better protect women whistleblowers, including establishing a Whistleblower Protection Authority.

This report details a proposal for a new Whistleblower Protection Authority (WPA) – a new, dedicated statutory agency which would support, protect and empower Australia’s whistleblowers. The WPA would enforce improved legal protections for people who raise concerns about wrongdoing, provide support to whistleblowers and facilitate receipt and referral of whistleblowing disclosures.

The paper identifies 11 major reforms that would improve parliamentary debate, government accountability and openness, and the operation of integrity institutions. Three of the reforms would improve the deliberations of the 48th Parliament of Australia and make other reforms more achievable.