Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01251:reg:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01251
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 14
Character Range: 19151–20149

14  Ethical:
The APS demonstrates leadership, is trustworthy, and acts with integrity, in all that it does
  Having regard to an individual's duties and responsibilities, upholding the APS Value in subsection 10(2) of the Act requires the following:
 (a) acting in a way that models and promotes the highest standard of ethical behaviour;
 (b) following through on commitments made;
 (c) having the courage to address difficult issues;
 (d) complying with all relevant laws, appropriate professional standards and the APS Code of Conduct;
 (e) acting in a way that is right and proper, as well as technically and legally correct or preferable;
 (f) reporting and addressing misconduct and other unacceptable behaviour by public servants in a fair, timely and effective way;
 (g) providing leadership in policy development, implementation, program management and regulation;
 (h) supporting systems that give APS employees appropriate opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership qualities.