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183 Definitions
In this Division—
***protected disclosure*** means a disclosure of information or provision of documents to the Regulatory Authority—
(a) pursuant to a request under this Act; or
(b) where the person making the disclosure has a reasonable belief that—
(i) an offence against this Act has been or is being committed; or
(ii) the safety, health or wellbeing of a child or children being educated and cared for by a children's service is at risk;
***serious detrimental action*** includes dismissal, involuntary transfer, loss of promotion and demotion.
S. 184 inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 15.