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The text discusses the concept of "whistleblowing" in the context of corporate activities in Australia. It mentions recent amendments to the Corporations Act that aim to provide stronger protection for whistleblowers. This includes information for both whistleblowers and companies, as well as a specific whistleblower protection scheme. The text also touches on the fact that these protections apply to not-for-profit organizations as well. Additionally, it notes that Australia's federal whistleblowing laws have not been effective so far and a new era for whistleblowers is set to begin in July 2019.
In Australia, whistleblower protections can be found under the Corporations Act 2001, specifically in Section 1317AAA.
In the United States, the primary legislation for whistleblower protections is the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. These Acts define the rights and protections for employees who report violations of law.
At the international level, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) includes provisions for whistleblower protection, specifically under Chapter II Preventive Measures, Article 33 ("Protection of reporting persons"). This convention sets forth a framework for international cooperation in the fight against corruption, including protection for those who report corrupt practices.
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