Whistleblower

Within the PMB Defence Group (PMB), we are guided by our Company Values. These values are the foundation of how we behave and interact with each other, our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. PMB’s Code of Conduct and other policies have been developed to align with our values to ensure that we observe the highest standards of fair dealing, honesty and integrity in our business activities.

The PMB Group Whistleblower Policy has established to ensure Employees and other Whistleblowers can raise concerns regarding any misconduct or improper state of affair or circumstances (including unethical, illegal, corrupt or other inappropriate conduct) without being subject to reprisal, victimisation, harassment or discriminatory treatment.

A Whistleblower or Discloser is an individual who reports or makes a disclosure under this Policy.

Reportable Conduct is any behaviour that involves illegal, unethical, or improper conduct, including but not limited to fraud, corruption, unsafe work practices, harassment, and breaches of legal obligations.

Whistleblowers play an important role in identifying and calling out misconduct and harm. To encourage Whistleblowers to come forward with their concerns and protect them when they do, the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) gives certain people legal rights and protections as Whistleblowers.

We value the people who report potential misconduct or breaches of the law. We appreciate that these Whistleblowers can find themselves in difficult and stressful circumstances and may risk their careers or even their personal safety. We take the concerns Whistleblowers raise seriously.

You can access the legal rights and protections for Whistleblowers in the Corporations Act if you meet the definition of an ‘Eligible Whistleblower’ – see our Whistleblower Policy (link to be provided).

Privacy and Data Protection

When you file a report, you may need or want to provide personal information to assist with our investigation or allow us to address your concerns. We may use any personal information you provide in connection with a report to investigate your claims, provide answers to your questions and to improve PMB’s ongoing legal and ethical compliance.

Any personal information you provide will be handled according to Australian Privacy laws and PMB’s Privacy Policy (link to be provided).

Whistleblower Protection

A suspected violation of PMB’s Code of Conduct (link to be provided) may also be protected under Australian Whistleblower Protection laws.

Any reports covered by those laws will be provided (in anonymised form if you choose) to our Australian Whistleblower Protection Officers for investigation according to our Whistleblower Policy (link to be provided).

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