This Code of Conduct (Code) forms part of the Terms of Participation for the Event referenced in this document. The Code establishes the behavioural standards to be observed by Tourism Australia’s staff and event attendees, contractors, volunteers and suppliers in connection with the Event. It aims to ensure that high levels of safety and professional conduct are maintained from and towards all personnel attending such Tourism Australia supported activities, during and outside of official activity hours. The standards set out in the Code apply to any activity or communication that occurs face to face, as well as on any digital platform.
Standard of professional behaviour
All personnel must behave professionally at all times in connection with the Event. The standards of professional behaviour to be observed include (without limitation):
Prohibited behaviour includes any behaviour that is unacceptable or unwelcome, and includes without limitation:
Should any prohibited behaviour be observed, anticipated, suspected or reported
Tourism Australia may take any reasonable measure that it deems necessary to ensure the safety or others, and/or the maintenance of a professional environment. Such action may include refusal of entry to, or removal of one or more individuals from the Event, and any future activities undertaken by Tourism Australia, at its sole discretion.
Any prohibited, unwelcome or unprofessional behaviour that is witnessed or suspected, should be reported immediately to a Tourism Australia representative immediately. Confidentiality of the reporting individual will be maintained where it is practical to do so. Reports will be treated seriously and investigated. Appropriate action will follow.