{"id":2003,"date":"2021-05-19T01:11:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T01:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiseworkplace.com.au\/?page_id=2003"},"modified":"2022-04-27T12:23:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T02:23:15","slug":"government-local-authorities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wiseworkplace.com.au\/government-local-authorities\/","title":{"rendered":"Government & Local Authorities"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2079″ img_size=”900×300″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\u201cAn investigation is a process of seeking information relevant to an alleged, apparent or potential breach of the law, involving possible judicial proceedings. The primary purpose of an investigation is to gather admissible evidence for any subsequent action, whether under criminal, civil penalty, civil, disciplinary or administrative sanctions. Investigations can also result in prevention and\/or disruption action.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To maintain integrity in an investigation process, national government agencies must undertake workplace investigations in accordance with the Australian Government Investigation Standards 2011 (AGIS).<\/p>\n AGIS sets out the minimum standards required in an investigation including:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″] Key elements include:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″] <\/p>\n\n
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\nwho has responsibility for the process
\nthe use of evaluation templates
\ntimelines for the purposes of prompt actioning<\/li>\n
\nuse and apply legislation appropriately
\nbe transparent, ethical, and efficient
\nensure complaints are handled in a timely, appropriate and comprehensive manner
\ntake action against respondents where appropriate<\/li>\n\n