Independent External Reviewer (IER)

The IER is an independent non-member and non-College staff member appointed for the term of the RANZCOG Council, providing independent oversight of the College’s complaints and whistleblower processes.
Policies and ProceduresContact the IER

Meet our IER

Dr Allan Yates is a trusted business advisor, investigator and trainer, with extensive experience across a diverse range of public and private sector organisations in the UK and Australia. This includes health services, local government, insurance, banking, and higher education.

Allan has conducted numerous investigations and developed policies, frameworks and training programs associated with organisational integrity, ethical conduct, and the effective management of complaints and whistleblower reporting.

Allan holds a variety of related academic and professional qualifications. These include a MSc in Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption Studies and a PhD from the Australian National University for his thesis which explored the management of corruption in local government.

Feedback, Compliments and Complaints

If you are submitting a whistleblower disclosure, or you are a member of the College making a complaint, complete the Feedback, Compliments and Complaints form.

Policies and procedures

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Appeals Procedures: Reconsideration, Review and Appeal of Decisions
Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy
Complaints Policy
Independent External Reviewer Policy
Whistleblower Policy and Procedure

Contact our IER

To contact please fill out the Feedback, Compliments, and Complaints form. The IER will respond to submissions once the appointment has been made.

For any questions regarding relevant policies and processes, please contact the Governance team by email: governance@ranzcog.edu.au