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Principle 1

Principle 1. Integrity and impartiality. Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct. Integrity and impartiality because public office involves a public trust we seek to promote public confidence in the integrity of the public service. Truthfulness Fairness Honesty. Not prejudiced

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Principle 1

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  1. Principle 1 Integrity and impartiality

  2. Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct Integrity and impartiality because public office involves a public trust we seek to promote public confidence in the integrity of the public service

  3. Truthfulness Fairness Honesty Not prejudiced Unbiased Just Integrity and impartiality

  4. Integrity to maintain and build public confidence • Truthfulness, fairness and honesty in every dealing to promote consistent outcomes • actions and decisions consistent with government policy • work to achieve harmonious policy and services

  5. Impartiality to maintain and build public confidence • we are not improperly influenced • we only accept gifts and benefits in accordance with policy • our decisions and actions are based on evidence • we give objective, independent, apolitical advice

  6. Integrity and impartiality public sector entities • are committed to the highest ethical standards • accept and value their duty to provide advice which is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial • show respect towards all persons, including employees, clients and the general public • acknowledge the primacy of the public interest and undertake that any conflict of interest issue will be resolved or appropriately managed in favour of the public interest, and • are committed to honest, fair and respectful engagement with the community

  7. Integrity and impartialityvalue awe are committed to the highest ethical standards We uphold the Code of Conduct in terms of its spirit and its letter in all aspects of our work. We ensure our private conduct does not reflect seriously or adversely on the public service.

  8. Integrity and impartialityvalue bour advice is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial Our advice is based on evidence and is • objective - free from personal feelings or bias • independent - not improperly influenced • apolitical - not influenced by a political party • impartial - unbiased, fair and just

  9. Integrity and impartialityvalue cwe show respect for all people treating our colleagues, clients and the public with • honesty • fairness • courtesy

  10. Integrity and impartialityvalue dwe resolve conflicts of interest in the public interest when our private interests conflict with our duties our private interest will not be pursued • we do not accept inducements • our decisions are not improperly influenced • we do not use confidential information for private gain • we do not use government property for private purposes

  11. Integrity and impartialityvalue ewe engage honestly, fairly and respectfully within the community • Showing respect • Affirming diversity • Adding value

  12. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.1we are committed to the highest ethical standards we ensure our conduct meets the highest ethical standards when we are fulfilling our responsibilities We • ensure our advice is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial • ensure our decision making is ethical • are consultative, respectful and fair when we engage with the community

  13. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.1we are committed to the highest ethical standards We meet our obligations to report suspected wrongdoing and conduct that is not consistent with this Code

  14. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.1we are committed to the highest ethical standards • Insert agency examples • Insert reference to agency policy and procedures

  15. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.2we manage conflicts of interest Conflicts of interest • occur when our personal interests and our public service duties conflict • are not unusual • are not wrongdoing in themselves Failing to disclose and manage a conflict is likely to be wrongdoing

  16. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.2we manage conflicts of interest Actual conflict of interest • a conflict exists between our official duties and our personal interests. Perceived conflict of interest • other people see us as having a conflict of interest • there is no actual conflict, but the situation may lead people to think there is Potential conflict of interest • our personal interest does not currently conflict with our duties, but • it is possible that these personal interests could result in a conflict of interest in the future

  17. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.2we manage conflicts of interest a conflict may arise from • our personal relationships • our employment outside the public service • our membership of special interest groups • our ownership of shares, companies, or property and conflicts between our public service ethics and • our professional codes of ethics • our personal beliefs or opinions

  18. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.2we manage conflicts of interest Our personal interests include avoiding personal loss as well as gaining personal advantage for example • we may want to help a family member gain employment • we may want to stop a colleague from receiving a promotion because we have had conflicts with them in the past

  19. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.2we manage conflicts of interest to manage conflicts of interest • we do not use our positions for personal gain • we always disclose a personal interest that could be seen as influencing our duties • we actively participate in developing and implementing resolution strategies • we ensure conflicts of interest are resolved in the public interest

  20. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.2we manage conflicts of interest • [Insert agency examples] • [Insert reference to agency policy and procedures]

  21. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.3we contribute to public discussion in an appropriate manner we only make official comment to the media when we are authorised to do so and we ensure that • information is appropriately authorised • we properly represent government policy and administration in its intended manner and spirit

  22. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.3we contribute to public discussion in an appropriate manner we have the right to contribute to public discussions on community and social issues in our private capacity In doing so, we • make it clear we are representing our personal views • do not use official or privileged information • are aware that personal comments about a public issue may compromise our capacity to perform the duties of our role in an independent, unbiased manner

  23. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.3we contribute to public discussion in an appropriate manner • [Insert agency examples] • [Insert reference to agency policy and procedures]

  24. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.4we manage participation in external organisations all citizens have the right to be in a political party, professional organisation or trade union We avoid conflicts of interest by • disclosing and managing conflicts arising from our involvement • ensuring it is clear that our public comment is on behalf of that organisation • not using confidential government information

  25. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.4we manage participation in external organisations • [Insert agency examples] • [Insert reference to agency policy and procedures]

  26. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.5we demonstrate a high standard of workplace behaviour and personal conduct we treat co-workers, clients and members of the public with courtesy and respect

  27. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.5we demonstrate a high standard of workplace behaviour and personal conduct • we recognise that others have the right to hold views which may differ from our own • we ensure our behaviour supports an inclusive workplace that is free from harassment

  28. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.5we demonstrate a high standard of workplace behaviour and personal conduct weensure • our fitness for duty, and • the safety, health and welfare of ourselves, co-workers and clients

  29. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.5we demonstrate a high standard of workplace behaviour and personal conduct • we ensure our conduct maintains our ability to perform our duties, and the integrity of the public service • we comply with our agency’s policy for reporting employee criminal charges and convictions

  30. Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.5we demonstrate a high standard of workplace behaviour and personal conduct • Insert agency examples • Insert reference to agency policy and procedures

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