Defence Bank’s purpose is to serve those who protect us. Our purpose is supported by principles which guide how we communicate, make decisions, and go about our business.
Living our principles – Accountable, Collaborative, Transparent – means speaking up where you have a genuine, legitimate concern about serious misconduct, dishonesty, illegal activity, or something that doesn’t feel right. It also means encouraging others to speak up.
All Defence Bank employees (current and former, including directors and managers) and external parties (such as auditors, contractors, consultants, members, and suppliers) are encouraged to speak up. Family members of any of the above can also speak up.
For further information on what type of wrongdoing you can report and the reporting channels available, please refer to the Defence Bank Whistleblower Protection Policy.
Download Defence Bank’s Whistleblower Protection Policy.
If you wish to report actual or suspected wrongdoing, please contact one of our Nominated Officers or email speakup@defencebank.com.au.
Alternatively you may make a report using our whistleblowing service, Your Call. Your Call is an external, independent provider that provides confidential reporting of Whistleblower concerns relating to Defence Bank policy.
Use our externally managed reporting service powered by Your Call, either by visiting https://secured1.yourcall.com.au/wb/disclosure/ (at org ID, enter DEF833205) or calling 1300 790 228 (available 9am to 12am, Monday to Friday excluding national public holidays).
If you speak up, you will be protected under Australian law. This includes the right to remain anonymous. Defence Bank will ensure your information is treated confidentially.
If you have a complaint about Defence Bank’s products or services, please refer to our Complaints and Dispute Resolution process.
If you’re a current or former Defence Bank team member and would like to discuss concerns about your employment, please contact our Chief People Officer directly on email speakup@defencebank.com.au.