Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
Every person who works in or visits a Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace contributes to, and creates, the workplace culture. The Behaviour Standards apply to all people, including members of the public, who are in a parliamentary workplace.
The Behaviour Standards require that people:
- Act respectfully, professionally and with integrity.
- Encourage and value diverse perspectives and recognise the importance of a free exchange of ideas.
- Recognise your power, influence or authority and do not abuse them.
- Uphold laws that support safe and respectful workplaces, including anti-discrimination, employment, work health and safety and criminal laws.
- Bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or assault, or discrimination in any form, including on the grounds of race, age, sex, sexuality, gender identity, disability, or religion will not be tolerated, condoned or ignored.
If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, you are encouraged and will be supported to speak up. Complaints in relation to these Behaviour Standards can be submitted to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC).
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Everyone who works in a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace should work in an environment that is free from inappropriate workplace behaviour.
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The Behaviour Codes and Standards recognise that Parliamentarians and staff have a shared responsibility to ensure that Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces meet the highest standards of integrity, dignity safety and respect.
Factsheet
Behaviour Code for Australian Parliamentarians (October 2024). sets out expectations for how parliamentarians behave towards each other and others they engage with in the course of their work, while recognising parliamentary privilege. It includes information on how to report a breach of the Code
Factsheet
This factsheet is relevant to staff of Parliamentarians or anyone employeed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) who is required to understand and comply with this Code and the Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces. The Code and Standards are enforceable and a breach of either could lead to sanctions being imposed