Fisheries officer says he was treated as ‘black sheep and leper’ after blowing whistle (opens original article in a new tab)

A fisheries officer claims he was treated as an outcast and targeted after making protected disclosures about agency practices, including the use of covert cameras and uninsured vehicles.

• Fisheries officer James Doherty claimed he was ostracized after making protected disclosures about agency issues.
• Doherty alleged his team was sidelined during an investigation and that covert cameras were used in a manner he believed violated policies.
• A superior reportedly suggested Doherty should leave the agency due to angering colleagues, and there were claims of witness intimidation during the investigation.