A SENIOR policeman who exposed alleged child abuse by Catholic priests is concerned he could face legal action because of inadequate whistleblower protection.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox earlier this week appealed for support from NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell after receiving a letter from NSW police confirming one of his disclosures wouldn't be protected under whistleblower laws.
The premier and police commissioner Andrew Scipione have since said no disciplinary proceedings or other detrimental action will be taken against Insp Fox by the police force.
"He will not be in any way victimised, he won't be the subject of retaliation," Mr Scipione told reporters on Wednesday.
"He does have the protection in regards to the matters that he's reported."
But Insp Fox, who is protected under the Police Act 1990 and the Police Regulation 2008, is worried about potential suits from people he's exposed who are outside the force.
The two acts don't offer protection from such action, Insp Fox said.
He also said the Public Disclosures Act, which aims to protect whistleblowers from litigation from the wider community, has proven to be flawed in the past.
"It's basically been shown up to be ineffective," he told AAP on Wednesday.
Insp Fox has called on the government to revise and clarify the Public Disclosures Act, so people can be assured of protection from litigation.
Despite his fears, Insp Fox said he does not regret coming forward.
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