Qld: Study to probe whistleblowers feelings

AAP General News (Australia)
02-17-2005
Qld: Study to probe whistleblowers feelings

Australian researchers are probing how whistleblowers feel and a preliminary study
released in Queensland reveals 1.8 per cent or 30,000 public servants blow the whistle
each year.

However, according to the findings which coincided with the release of a guide to whistleblowing
by the state's corruption watchdog, little is known about the welfare of whistleblowers.

The Speaking Up paper, released and commissioned by the Crime and Misconduct Commission,
concludes it's up to managers to create a safe reporting environment for employees.

Dr AJ BROWN, who's leading a three-year nationwide study into the effects on whistleblowers,
says not much is known about the management of workplace conflict after wrongdoing is
exposed.

Early statistics show whistleblowers are more likely to be listened to, and vindicated,
than other complainants, but the study will focus on their treatment afterwards in the
workplace.

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