澳大利亚为公众利益利用法院文件向举报人提供了有限的法律保护,但在收集证据时风险依然存在。 Australia gave limited legal protection to whistleblowers using court documents for public interest, but risks remain when gathering evidence.

在2025年,澳大利亚举报人利用保密法院文件披露公共利益时,在一项具有里程碑意义的裁决保护此类披露免受诽谤、报复和起诉之后,获得的法律保护有限。 In 2025, Australian whistleblowers gained limited legal protection when using confidential court documents for public interest disclosures, following a landmark ruling that shields such disclosures from defamation, reprisals, and prosecution. 然而,个人在报告前收集证据时仍然易受法律行动的影响,从而产生寒冷效应。 However, individuals remain vulnerable to legal action when gathering evidence before reporting, creating a chilling effect. Richard Boyle案件强调了这些风险。 Richard Boyle在揭露税务办公室不当行为的同时,承认披露受保护信息是有罪的。 The case of Richard Boyle, who pleaded guilty to disclosing protected information while exposing tax office misconduct, highlighted these risks. 虽然联邦政府实行改革,如设立独立监察员和向专业人员扩大披露渠道,但倡导者说,仍需要更有力、更专注的举报人保护。 Though the federal government introduced reforms like an independent ombudsman and expanded disclosure channels to professionals, advocates say stronger, dedicated whistleblower protection is still needed.