Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01725:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01725
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 3183–4380

6  Main code of conduct
 (1) This section sets out a code of conduct that applies to a person (a covered person):
 (a) to whom money may be payable under an arrangement made under section 13 of the Act; or
 (b) who receives a grant of financial assistance under that section.
 (2) In undertaking an eligible activity to which the arrangement or grant relates, the covered person must:
 (a) act with respect for the individual rights of people with disability to freedom of expression, self‑determination and decision‑making, in accordance with applicable laws and conventions; and
 (b) respect the privacy of people with disability; and
 (c) provide the eligible activity in a safe and competent manner, with care and skill; and
 (d) act with integrity, honesty and transparency; and
 (e) promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of the provision of the eligible activity to people with disability; and
 (f) take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against, and exploitation, neglect and abuse of, people with disability; and
 (g) take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct.