Ethics publications
The following publications help APS employees to understand the practical application of the APS Values and Code of Conduct. They can also help agency heads to establish policies and procedures that promote the Values and ensure compliance with the Code.
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Introducing the Ethics Advisory Service
The Ethics Advisory Service assists all APS employees by providing advice on public sector ethical issues.
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Client service charter
The client service charter sets out the services the Ethics Advisory Service will provide, the standard of those services and what clients can expect from the Service.
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Reinvigorating the Westminster tradition
Integrity and accountability in relations between the Australian Government and the APS
A short guide for APS employees in behaving ethically in serving the Australian public through the government of the day.
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In whose interest?
Preventing and managing conflicts of interest in the APS
A short guide for APS employees in making ethical decisions involving their personal interests and official duties.
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APS Values and Code of Conduct in practice
Guide to official conduct for APS employees and Agency Heads
The Guide aims to assist employees to understand the practical application of the APS Values and Code of Conduct .
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Respect
Promoting a culture free from harassment and bullying in the APS
A good practice guide that sets out steps agencies can take to promote a culture free from harassment and bullying in the APS.
A summary guide is also available.
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Handling misconduct
A HR practitioner’s guide to the reporting and handling of suspected and determined breaches of the APS Code of Conduct
A good practice guide developed to assist agencies to review and improve their guidance material and procedures for reporting and dealing with suspected breaches of the Code.
A summary guide is also available. (PDF only)
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The Merit Protection Commissioner and Ethical Decision Making
Challenging the traditional way of thinking about ethics
A publication on how to use the APS Values and Code to make ethical decisions in the APS.
The publication is an amalgam of two presentations given on the topic to the Commission’s Executive Leaders Learning Network and the Department of Immigration and Citizenships’ Senior Managers Leadership Forum in 2009.
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Being professional in the APS
Values resources for facilitators
The Kit has been designed to assist facilitators in delivering training sessions on the APS Values and Code of Conduct. It is the first comprehensive package of materials to address situations specific to the APS and includes session plans, case scenarios and other activities designed to highlight ethical dilemmas.
A charge applies for this publication.
Embedding APS Values
Framework and checklist
This guide introduces the APS Values framework and discusses how the framework can assist in embedding the Values into the culture of an organisation.
APS Values and Code of Conduct bookmarks
The bookmarks have the APS Values printed on one side and the APS Code of Conduct printed on the other side. They are available free of charge in packs of 100 by phoning 1300 889 873.
REFLECT bookmarks
The bookmarks have the REFLECT decision-making model printed on them. They are available free of charge in packs of 100 by phoning 1300 889 873.
