Resources on Behaviour Codes and Standards

These resources are designed to be visual reminders that all parliamentarians and their staff have a shared responsibility to ensure that Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces meet the highest standards of integrity, dignity, safety and mutual respect.

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Behaviour Code for Australian Parliamentarians

Parliamentarians are required to understand and comply with this code and the Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces. These codes and standards are enforceable. A breach of either code could lead to sanctions being imposed.
Factsheet

Behaviour Code for Staff of Parliamentarians

This factsheet is relevant to staff of parliamentarians or anyone employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act). MOP(S) Act staff are required to understand and comply with this Code and the Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces.
Factsheet

Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces

This factsheet is relevant to anyone employed in a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act). It includes information on Behaviour Standards and how to report inappropriate behaviours.