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Whistleblowing Policy

• Policy owner: [FILL: e.g. Head of People / General Counsel]*
• Approved by: [FILL: e.g. Board / CEO]*
• Version: 1.0*
• Effective date: [FILL: DD Month YYYY]*
• Review date: [FILL: DD Month YYYY - recommend annual]*

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1. What This Policy Is About

[FILL: Company Name] is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity. We want everyone who works here - or with us - to feel safe raising concerns about wrongdoing, without fear of retaliation or losing their job.

This policy explains what whistleblowing is, how to raise a concern, and how we will protect you if you do.

It applies to everyone who works for or with [FILL: Company Name], including:

• Permanent and fixed-term employees
• Part-time and casual employees
• Contractors, consultants, and agency staff
• Trainees and volunteers
• Former employees (where the concern relates to their time with us)

This policy is separate from our Grievance Policy. Whistleblowing is about wrongdoing that affects others or the public interest - not personal workplace disputes. If your concern is about your own treatment at work, please use the Grievance Procedure instead.

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