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

Behaviour Code for Australian Parliamentarians Every Parliamentarian is required to understand and comply with this code and the Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces. These codes and standards are enforceable and 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 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
Factsheet

Behaviour Standards for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces

This factsheet is relevant to anyone employeed 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