AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIANS PARTY CODE OF CONDUCT
Introduction
The Australian Christians Code of Conduct provides a guide for how we will conduct ourselves with others, whilst providing services to our
members.
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 Christians 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:
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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
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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
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Freedom: We understand there are limits to our
personal freedoms when working in community
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Law and Order: We acknowledge that governments
and authorities have been tasked by God to maintain good order. Therefore we respect and abide lawful regulations and protocols put in
place.
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Service: We serve one another in humility to
advance our common goals
Scope
The Code applies to all Australian Christians Council Members, Staff Members and Volunteers.
It does not cover every possible situation, but rather, provides a guide for 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, Staff Members and Volunteers are required to:
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Read the Code of Conduct
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Agree to abide by the Code of
Conduct
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Follow the Code of Conduct
Behaviour
Everyone is expected to take responsibility for their own conduct and act with honesty, integrity and transparency at all times. There is an
expectation of conducting yourselves in a manner that supports:
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Your ability to perform your duties and
obligations
- Your colleagues
- Our members
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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:
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Inviting and listening to the opinions of others
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Contributing to a healthy, safe, cohesive and
positive environment
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Showing empathy and understanding for others
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Valuing the contributions that others have to
offer
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Demonstrating courtesy and fairness in
interactions
Behaviours that are not tolerated by Australian Christians include:
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Discrimination on the grounds of race, colour,
age, gender, sexuality, religious belief, physical or mental disability or impairment, or culture
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Bullying, harassing and intimidating behaviours
including gestures, physical violence, inappropriate or unwelcomed touching, verbal abuse or threats, vilification, abusive or inappropriate
language
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Inappropriate behaviour of a sexual nature
including inappropriate touch, unwelcome advances, sexual jokes and comments, or displaying or viewing inappropriate sexual footage or
images
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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:
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Comply with relevant Health and Safety
legislation
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Report all potential risks in a timely way,
according to policies and procedures
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Treat Health and Safety as the highest priority
and follow safety and risk management practices, policies and procedures
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Complete Health and Safety training as required
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Continue to value and promote work life balance
for all
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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:
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Perform their duties and obligations to
Australian Christians to the best of their ability and according to their position description or volunteer agreement
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Fulfil the mission, goals, values and objectives
of Australian Christians
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Abide by all legislation and organisational
policies, procedures and codes
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Demonstrate moral and ethical behaviour, and
acceptable standards of conduct
- Help promote team cohesion and morale
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Maintain the security, confidentiality and
disclosure of information
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Embrace a positive approach to change and
improvement
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Contribute to a positive and professional culture
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Foster good relations between Australian
Christians and the community at large
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Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Honesty and integrity
It is expected that everyone will:
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Act with the utmost honesty and integrity
Property and environment
It is expected that everyone will:
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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
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Criminal charges referred to Police or civil
action
- Termination of agreement
My Commitment to Australian Christians WA:
I agree to the following:
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Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, I
will support the aims and policies of the Australian Christians in Western Australia
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I will be an example to those working around me
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I will be sensible and wise in how I interact in
social settings when alcohol is present
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I will be accountable for my actions, and agree
to mediation with State Council and the State Director, should my actions cause any negative consequences
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I will work as a team, in consultation with my
peers and leaders
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I will not make any decisions by myself that has
not been agreed by my peers, the State Director and State Council
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I understand that the State Director is the
person legally and organisationally responsible for overseeing election campaigns, campaigns, office operations and the youth advisory
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I will seek advice from the State Director before
making any verbal or written public statements on issues
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I will accept the directives of the State
Director and State Council
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I shall immediately inform the State Director of
any conscientious objections I might have to any of the present or future policies of the Australian Christians
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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
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I am committed to serving and reflecting Christ
in my role and will notify the State Director if I am no longer able to do so
I do solemnly and sincerely declare that, except where otherwise indicated, the above information: