Australia is in desperate need of a Whistleblower Protection Authority. Here’s what it should look like

Making it safer for insiders to speak up about wrongdoing is crucial for public integrity in Australia.

Ask anyone, from the public servants who tried to speak up against Robodebt, to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, again at the front end of whistleblower protection

But what it will take to make reform a reality has long been the issue.

This is particularly salient as the federal government consults on how to better protect whistleblowers in the public sector, including contractors.

In addition, reviews are underway or looming for other whistleblower protections in the…