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Privacy Policy – Database and Membership Data

Last updated: 18/09/2026

The Australian Christians owns all election materials, signs, lists and contacts. All these are provided to endorsed candidates, contracted callers, campaign workers, and approved associated volunteers. As such, OneDrive Links and access codes for OnCord, Teams and SharePoint are the property of ACP and cannot be downloaded, shared, or distributed to any third party or organisation. The use of these lists are solely for your reference and that of your committee or election team, for the purposes of the work outlined to you.

No information or lists are to be downloaded, retained or used after an election cycle. All links must be completed and returned to AC within two weeks of election day or upon completion of the outlined project.

Information Collection and Use

When using our links or lists, you may need to correct or update addresses in client files. Please make these changes in OneDrive so the AC office can update OnCord. When contacting members, identify yourself as a certified AC worker or volunteer by providing your member ID and assigned committee, candidate, or electorate position.

Phone calls and emails are for the purpose of updating details, maintaining membership, recruiting booth captains, volunteers or members. You are NOT permitted to contact or retain any AC members’ details for personal use or contact any person outside of your allocated committee. This carries a fine assigned by state jurisdictions. When you have been assigned a list of AC members' names and addresses, you must sign the “Declaration for using and obtaining Australian Christians lists and contacts.”

Changes To This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 16/04/2026 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately.

AC reserves the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time, and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically.

If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

By signing this form, you are consenting to the above conditions and accept that Australian Christians owns all materials, lists and access codes. Hard copy lists will be securely stored for the duration of the project or campaign or returned or destroyed upon completion.

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIANS PARTY CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

The Australian Christians Code of Conduct provides guidance on how we will conduct ourselves with others whilst providing services to our members and the public.

The Code of Conduct has been designed to assist Council Members, Staff Members and Volunteers to adopt standards of behaviour that reflect Australian Christians’ values.

Mission Statement

To govern and shape the nation in accordance with Christian values, by electing Australian Christian candidates, to protect our values and build a better Australia for all.

“It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible”
President George Washington

Australian Christians values:

• Truth: We know we cannot legislate morality or the Bible – but we can support, implement and facilitate policy and decision making that has biblical and godly underpinnings and outcomes.
• Integrity and Respect: We treat all who interact with us in a fair, honest and respectful way that values the people with whom we have contact, honouring their differences and their input.
• Freedom: We understand there are limits to our personal freedoms when working in the community.
• Law and Order: We acknowledge that governments and authorities have been tasked by God to maintain good order. Therefore, we respect and abide by lawful regulations and protocols put in place.
• Service: We serve one another in humility to advance our common goals.

Scope

This Code applies to all Australian Christians Council Members.

It does not cover every possible situation; rather, it provides a guide to the standards of behaviour expected in different scenarios and should be considered alongside Australian Christians’ policies and procedures that guide our practice.

It aims to ensure that everything we do supports Australian Christians’ vision and values, offers a safe and rewarding environment, and provides a high standard of behaviour.

All Australian Christians Council Members are required to:

• Read the Code of Conduct
• Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct
• Follow the Code of Conduct

Behaviour

Everyone is expected to take responsibility for their own conduct and to always act with honesty, integrity, and transparency. There is an expectation of conducting yourselves in a manner that supports:

• Your ability to perform your duties and obligations.
• Your colleagues.
• Our members.
• Public respect for, and confidence in, Australian Christians’ services.

Respect is integral to achieving a positive environment and the best outcomes for our members. It means:

• Inviting and listening to the opinions of others.
• Contributing to a healthy, safe, cohesive and positive environment.
• Showing empathy and understanding for others.
• Valuing the contributions that others have to offer.
• Demonstrating courtesy and fairness in interactions.

Behaviours that are not tolerated by Australian Christians include:

• Discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, age, gender, sexuality, religious belief, physical or mental disability or impairment, or culture.
• Bullying, harassing and intimidating behaviours, including gestures, physical violence, inappropriate or unwelcome touching, verbal abuse or threats, vilification, abusive or inappropriate language.
• Inappropriate behaviour of a sexual nature, including inappropriate touch, unwelcome advances, sexual jokes and comments, or displaying or viewing inappropriate sexual footage or images.
• The display of electronic or written material that offends, humiliates or intimidates others.

Working safely

All are responsible for promoting a healthy and safe working environment. To achieve this, everyone is required to:

• Comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Report all potential risks in a timely way, according to policies and procedures.
• Treat Health and Safety as the highest priority and follow safety and risk management practices, policies and procedures.
• Complete Health and Safety training as required.
• Continue to value and promote work-life balance for all.
• Work and behave in a manner that does not place you or others at risk of injury or harm.

Professionalism

It is expected that everyone will:

• Perform their duties and obligations to Australian Christians to the best of their ability and according to their position description or volunteer agreement.
• Fulfil the mission, goals, values and objectives of Australian Christians.
• Abide by all legislation and organisational policies, procedures and codes.
• Demonstrate moral and ethical behaviour, and acceptable standards of conduct.
• Help promote team cohesion and morale.
• Maintain the security, confidentiality and disclosure of information.
• Embrace a positive approach to change and improvement.
• Contribute to a positive and professional culture.
• Foster good relations between Australian Christians and the community at large.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Honesty and integrity

It is expected that everyone will:

• Act with the utmost honesty and integrity.

Property and environment

It is expected that everyone will:

• Take all possible care in the use of Australian Christians property, equipment and goods, to ensure they are used efficiently, carefully and honestly.

Disciplinary Action

Deliberate breaches of the Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action, and various actions may be applied, including but not limited to:

• Performance management/counselling
• Dismissal or suspension from duty
• Criminal charges referred to the police or civil action
• Termination of agreement

My Commitment to Australian Christians

I agree to the following:

• Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, I will support the aims and policies of the Australian Christians.
• I will be an example to those working around me.
• I will be sensible and wise in how I interact in social settings when alcohol is present.
• I will be accountable for my actions and agree to mediation with the State Council should my actions cause any negative consequences.
• I will work as a team, in consultation with my peers and leaders.
• I will not make any decisions by myself that have not been agreed upon by my peers and the State Council.
• I understand that the State Council are legally and organisationally responsible for overseeing election campaigns, office operations and the youth advisory committee.
• I will seek advice from the State Council before making any verbal or written public statements on issues.
• I will accept the directives of the State Council Executive.
• I shall immediately inform the State Council of any conscientious objections I might have to any of the present or future policies of the Australian Christians.
• I shall strive to maintain party unity and will resign if my views or manner of life have become incompatible with the party’s aims and objectives or statement of belief.
• I am committed to serving and reflecting Christ in my role and will notify the State Council if I am no longer able to do so.