The Latest Breaking News from Richard Boyle

Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms

Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.

AAP · Jul 19

How do we make it safer to speak up in Canberra?

The ACT once led the world. Now it lags behind NSW.

The Canberra Times · Jun 28

Exposing wrongdoing not as easy as blowing the whistle

Whistleblowers need to navigate complex legal minefields when trying to expose wrongdoing, as different precedents outline what is covered by protection laws.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

'Superhero' tax whistleblower avoids jail in plea deal

Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle, who exposed heavy-handed debt collection tactics, has avoided jail in a plea deal with prosecutors.

AAP · May 27, 2025

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

AAP · Apr 18, 2025

Five charges dropped against tax office whistleblower

Five charges against Richard Boyle for allegedly attempting to disclose private info while blowing the whistle on tax collection practices have been dropped.

AAP · Mar 14, 2025

Whistleblowing reform urged to prevent dark chapters

Australia needs an independent whistleblower protection authority to help guide those who expose wrongdoing through a fraught legal system, crossbenchers say.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Tax office whistleblower in negotiations for plea deal

The man who blew the whistle on unethical debt collection practices by the tax office is negotiating with prosecutors over a plea deal.

AAP · Dec 16, 2024

For the sake of our democracy, Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection authority

As federal parliament rushes to a close, it’s become clearer that a dedicated agency to enforce the nation’s various whistleblower protection laws will be an important priority for the 48th parliament, after the next election.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2024

Man thrown lifeline backs whistleblower in court battle

A former tax official who blew the lid on heavy-handed debt recovery tactics has suffered a major legal blow in his fight for whistleblower protection.

AAP · Nov 8, 2024