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Conduct
About conduct:
Conduct (and professional behavior as an APS employee) is guided by the APS Values and Code of Conduct specified in the Public Service Act 1999.
Current directive publications, circulars & advices:
- APS Values and Code of Conduct In Practice: A guide to official conduct for APS employees and agency heads (2003) (as amended by 2004/8, 2005/3, 2006/3, 2007/3)
- Circular No 2008/3: Providing information on Code of Conduct investigation outcomes to complainants
- Circular No 2007/5: Involvement of public servants in public information and awareness initiatives
- Circular No 2007/2: The Privacy Act and employee information concerning Code of Conduct matters
- Circular No 2007/1: Declarations of personal interest: revised policy guidelines
- Managing breaches of the APS Code of Conduct (2002)
- Circular No 2002/5: Breaches of the Code of Conduct - reduction in salary for a specified period
- Circular No 2001/3: Supplementary information for APS employees contesting elections
- Advice No 28: Application of the APS Code of Conduct to certain statutory office holders
Current good practice advice
- Embedding the APS Values
- Handling Misconduct
- Respect: Promoting a Culture Free from Harassment and Bullying in the APS
- Supporting Ministers, Upholding the Values
Reference archive
- Circular No 1989/11: Conflict of interest - Other than pecuniary interests
- Circular No 1991/7: Practice and procedures for the receipts of official gifts
- Circular No 1992/12: Frequent flyer schemes
- Circular No 1994/2: Participation in frequent flyer schemes
- Circular No 1996/4: SES: Registration of financial and other private interests
- Circular No 1996/16: Frequent flyer benefits
- Circular No 1999/6: Agreement making arrangements - Frequent flyer points
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get a job in the Australian Public Service if I have a criminal record or have been declared bankrupt?
- What limitations are there on assigning different duties to an employee?
- Is it a conflict of interest to have an employee supervising a relative?
- Why can't I use the Frequent Flyer points I have earned through work, for my personal use?
