Frequently Asked Questions
Whistleblower Hotline Frequently Asked Questions
The concept of whistleblowing and its role in an organisation’s corporate governance and risk management is a relatively new development in Australian organisational management. With the limited Australian experience and stakeholder’s reluctance to report improper conduct, STOPline is aware of many of frequently asked questions.
Q: What is the Ethics/Integrity/Whistleblower Hotline?
A: The Ethics Hotline is an independent and confidential service to receive information relating to improper conduct and supports our business principles and business ethics.
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Q: What can be reported?
A: Any breaches of the Code of Conduct, and issues that may adversely affect the organisation. This may include any criminal offence, breach of legal obligation, unsafe behaviour, and harassment or bullying. (see policy for full details)
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Q: Why are we introducing this service?
A: We believe that all employees and other stakeholders should be able to assist in ensuring your business maintains its status as a leader of integrity in business. We are adopting best practice in this aspect of corporate governance and will be compliant with international and Australian corporate governance standards.
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Q: How do I make a report?
A: We have engaged an independent consultant to manage the receipt, recording and reporting of serious misconduct. The STOPline is an independent, confidential and impartial conduit for information that enables the reporting of corrupt or improper conduct. STOPline has people experienced in handling sensitive information from stakeholders.
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Q: Who is STOPline?
A: STOPline is an Australian company which specializes in providing integrity/whistleblowing services. It has been operating for over 7 years and assists companies and public sector bodies.
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Q: Do I have to give my name?
A: No. Your call to the STOPline can be totally anonymous and the staff of the STOPline will not ask for any personal details. You may volunteer the information confidentially to STOPline only if you desire or you can be overt. If you do not wish to remain confidential from your entity, this information may be provided to the Disclosure Officer/Ethics Committee. If you choose to remain anonymous STOPline will issue a confidential reference and password should you wish to seek the status of your disclosure at some later date. Some legislation (e.g. Corporations Act in Australia) will only provide legislative protection if the caller identifies themselves. STOPline can assist at the time of your contact.
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