The number of people reporting serious misconduct in their workplace is on the rise.

So far this financial year, the Chief Ombudsman has received 203 protected disclosures - up 58 percent on the year before.

Peter Boshier says more people believe it's the right thing to do if they spot wrongdoing.

"When there's serious wrongdoing - things like sexual harassment - I think there's more willingness to talk about these things and to raise them."

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