Every person who works in or visits a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace contributes to, and creates, the workplace culture. 

The Behaviour Standards apply to all people, including members of the public, who are in a parliamentary workplace. 

The Standards require that people:

  • Act respectfully, professionally and with integrity. 
  • Encourage and value diverse perspectives and recognise the importance of a free exchange of ideas.
  • Recognise your power, influence or authority and do not abuse them.
  • Uphold laws that support safe and respectful workplaces, including anti-discrimination, employment, work health and safety and criminal laws.
  • Bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or assault, or discrimination in any form, including on the grounds of race, age, sex, sexuality, gender identity, disability, or religion will not be tolerated, condoned or ignored.

Get support

The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS) can provide you with counselling and support, if something has happened to you, or a complaint has been made against you, in the workplace. 

The PWSS can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.