As elected representatives of First Nations people, Voice Members must demonstrate behaviours and conduct that maintain the integrity of the Voice.
Members of the State and Local Voices have a duty to act honestly and treat others with respect and courtesy when performing their roles.
The First Nations Voice Code of Conduct sets standards of behaviour for Voice Members and helps them to understand their responsibilities and obligations.
About the Code of Conduct
Important parts of the Code of Conduct include:
- Conflicts of Interest: Members must avoid conflicts of interest between their private business and official business and declare any potential or actual conflicts if they come up.
- Use of Resources: Members must only use public resources and equipment for Voice business.
- Gifts and Benefits: Members must not accept gifts or benefits to influence their Voice decisions (ie being persuaded to act or choose differently because of the gift/benefit received)
- Confidentiality: Members must not disclose private information or use it for their own benefit.
- Respectful Interactions: Members must not engage in bullying or harassment, discrimination, victimisation, etc.
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Members must take reasonable steps to look after themselves and others when carrying out Voice business.
A breach of the Code of Conduct may mean a Voice Member is removed from their role.
Members have approved their own Meeting Rules for their Local and State Voice meetings.
