Protecting whistleblowers

What is whistleblower protection?

In Australia, whistleblower protection laws are designed to encourage individuals to speak up about misconduct without fear of retaliation. As a financial services professional, you may encounter situations where reporting wrongdoing is necessary to uphold ethical and legal standards.

Understanding how whistleblowing works – including your rights, responsibilities, and the protections available to you – is critical to maintaining a strong culture of compliance and integrity within your organisation.

You may also like our comprehensive course Whistleblower protections: Making the right call

Regulatory compliance and conduct learning

Our General Corporate Compliance modules are designed for enterprise wide training, offering bite-sized modules (30-45 minutes), the perfect study duration, balancing convenience with learning. Content is contextualised specifically for Financial Services.

About our Protecting whistleblowers module

Our Protecting whistleblowers module provides a practical introduction to whistleblowing in Australian workplaces. You will gain a clear understanding of what qualifies as whistleblowing, how protections apply, and how organisations are expected to respond.

This course gives you foundational knowledge of whistleblower protections under Australian law, including both federal and state-based requirements. You’ll discover what qualifies as whistleblowing, how your organisation must support and protect you, and how to report misconduct safely.

By understanding best practices and global perspectives, you’ll be better equipped to help build a safer, more ethical workplace for everyone.

Program Content

  • What whistleblowing is and why it matters
  • The importance of "speak up" culture in organisations
  • Whistleblower protections under Australian law
  • Organisational obligations, including policies and reporting processes
  • Global perspectives on whistleblowing frameworks

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify what constitutes whistleblowing and protected disclosures
  • Explain your rights and protections as a whistleblower
  • Describe organisational obligations under Australian whistleblower laws
  • Recognise how to report misconduct safely and appropriately
  • Understand the role of whistleblowing in promoting ethical workplace culture

What you will learn

Who is this course for?

  • Any financial services professional who must understand and comply with regulatory expectations relating to workplace conduct, ethics, and reporting obligations.

Units of Competency

Pre-requisite

Recognition of Prior Learning

Certification

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Frequently Asked Questions

The general corporate compliance suite is a curated library of engaging online modules designed to help employees across your organisation understand their responsibilities and feel equipped to uphold the regulatory and conduct standards that apply to their role. Developed specifically for the Australian financial services sector, each module is instructionally designed for maximum engagement and knowledge retention.  

The team at FEP understands that effective compliance training is not just about delivering regulatory content; it's about creating learning that is engaging, relevant and impactful for organisations and their employees. We design training experiences that resonate with individuals, ensuring they gain practical knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their roles.
What will I learn in this workshop?2026-07-15T18:59:10+10:00

The workshop combines regulatory updates with practical compliance guidance, helping Responsible Managers better understand their obligations and strengthen their governance framework.

Topics include:

Credit regulation and licensing

Understand the current regulatory framework governing Australian Credit Licensees and ASIC’s expectations of Responsible Managers.

The role and responsibilities of a Responsible Manager

Explore what ASIC expects Responsible Managers to do in practice and how to effectively discharge your responsibilities.

Regulatory priorities

Understand the emerging issues and compliance risks currently attracting regulatory attention.

Recent ASIC regulatory outcomes

Review recent enforcement actions and regulatory outcomes with a focus on the role Responsible Managers played – and the lessons every licensee should learn.

Accountability and governance

Strengthen your oversight, governance and compliance framework through practical examples and proven approaches.

Managing your ongoing obligations

Learn practical tips for staying across your obligations, maintaining effective records and meeting your reporting responsibilities.

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