Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics 2008 (WA)

Western Australia

Public Sector Management Act 1994

Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics 2008

This Code was repealed by the Commissioner’s Instruction No. 7: Code of Ethics as at 3 July 2012 (see Gazette 3 July 2012 p. 3004).

Western Australia

Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics 2008 Contents

Western Australia

Public Sector Management Act 1994

Public Sector Management Act 1994

Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics 2008

Minimum Standards of Conduct and Integrity for the Western Australian Public Sector

I, Ruth Shean, Commissioner for Public Sector Standards, in accordance with Section 21 (5) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, hereby gazette the Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics.

Commencement

The Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics takes effect on and from 1 February 2008.

Scope and Coverage

The Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics applies equally to all public sector employees, including chief executive officers, chief employees and ministerial staff; and public sector bodies covered by the Public Sector Management Act 1994, which may include boards and committees established under their own legislation.

All public sector employees must observe the Code of Ethics and their agency’s code of conduct.

The revised Code of Ethics now comprises three principles—

Personal integrity

We act with care and diligence and make decisions that are honest, fair, impartial, and timely, and consider all relevant information.

Relationships with Others

We treat people with respect, courtesy and sensitivity and recognise their interests, rights, safety and welfare.

Accountability

We use the resources of the state in a responsible and accountable manner that ensures the efficient, effective and appropriate use of human, natural, financial and physical resources, property and information.

Notes

1         This is a compilation of the Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics 2008.

Compilation table

Citation	Gazettal	Commencement
Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics 2008	18 Jan 2008 p. 164-5	1 Feb 2008
This Code was repealed by the Commissioner’s Instruction No. 7: Code of Ethics as at 3 July 2012 (see Gazette 3 July 2012 p. 3004)