Whistleblower Protection Lawyers

Have you witnessed your employer engaging in serious unethical conduct?At McDonald Murholme, we have worked with many high-level employees who have come to us with this exact situation. We can offer you comprehensive advice and unmatched expertise to help you manage this issue.

Employees are encouraged to seek legal advice early to achieve the best possible outcome.

What Is Whistleblowing and Am I Protected?

There are no simple or easy answers. This area of law is under review because there is a general concern that whistleblowers usually lose out in the long run. The laws are found in many pieces of legislation and there is widespread misunderstanding about what constitutes whistleblower protection, especially in the banking sector where McDonald Murholme has developed special expertise. Every case needs to be carefully considered, as do the consequences for the whistleblower.

By engaging a whistleblower lawyer from McDonald Murholme, you can determine whether you are protected under whistleblower laws and how far that protection extends.

The Whistleblowing Process Explained

You may be an eligible whistleblower if you are a former or current, employee, officer, contractor, associate, or volunteer of a business. Custodians, investment managers, superannuation trustees, relatives, dependents, and spouses can also act as whistleblowers.

You can make your disclosure to many individuals or bodies, both internally and externally. This includes but is not limited to Senior Managers, internal or external auditors, actuaries, and ASIC.

McDonald Murholme has found increasing demand from its clients to know more about whistleblower protection, as this appears to be a relatively new and valuable source of help for employees where their value system conflicts with a possibly corrupt value system within their employment.

Whistleblower Protections in the Private and Public Sector

Whistleblower protections and processes differ between the private and public sectors. The protections afforded to you as a whistleblower may include anonymity, immunity/protection from liability, and protection against retaliation or victimisation.

McDonald Murholme Whistleblower Protection Lawyers Are Here for You in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and Across Australia

Our Whistleblower Protection Lawyers Are Here for You in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and Across Australia

Before acting as a whistleblower, it is important to understand the limitations of your rights and protections. The protections afforded to you may differ based on your circumstances, so it is highly advised to seek expert advice that is tailored to your situation.

To discuss your case with the team at McDonald Murholme, please call 9650 4555 or enquire online today.

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“The McDonald Murholme staff made me feel so comfortable, they provided me with great advice and helped me reach an outcome that I was very happy with.”

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“Thank you, Edward, Alan and the team. Your support throughout the journey was outstanding. I cannot recommend you enough. I could not be happier. Thank you again.”

Joanne Ferretto

Joanne Ferretto
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“Alan and Stephanie were able to turn my workplace nightmare into a financially rewarding experience that I would never have been able to achieve without their knowledge and assistance. I am so grateful for the exit strategy they managed to negotiate for me to enable me to move on to a much better opportunity. Huge thanks to all the team at McDonald Murholme for the great work you all do.”

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Camden Brown
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“Alan, Ned and the team at McDonald Murholme took a genuine interest in my situation. Their advice and guidance helped me quickly achieve a fair settlement from my employer.”

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“My need for support from McDonald Murholme came at a time when I was also focussing on a couple of other personal issues - both significant but unrelated. The support I received from Alan, Stephanie and the team was incredible - I felt supported at every step of the process and was 100% confident that the matter was being dealt with effectively whilst I addressed other things. Most importantly, however, the team were easy to talk to and kept me fully up to date with progress. Hopefully I'll not have a need to use them again but, if I do, I absolutely would NOT hesitate! Last thing for me to say - THANK YOU McDonald Murholme!”

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PJ Metcalf
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“Alan, Julie and the team at McDonald Murholme helped me through a very stressful time with my employer. Once I contacted and engaged them they kept me informed and supported me throughout the journey. They took away my stress, were patient with my many questions and most importantly they empowered me. Highly recommend.”

Tiffany Richards

Tiffany Richards
“Outstanding, clear and concise advice.”

Carl Pallier
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