Introduction
While recognising that competition is a necessary and vital part of the free enterprise system, Members shall conduct their business in accordance with this code of ethics, to avoid unfairness to customers, the public and fellow members of the Association, and to maintain the good reputation of the Association.
- Members shall conduct their affairs at all times in an ethical and fair manner, with integrity and courtesy.
- Members shall be loyal to the Association and, where possible, shall be actively involved in the affairs of the Association. Members shall not associate themselves with anything that might bring the Association into disrepute.
- Members shall adopt fair and reasonable employment conditions for their workers, promoting safety, equal opportunity and the avoidance of discrimination.
- Members shall not attract, or offer employment to, an employee of another Member without first advising that Member. This shall not apply where the employee has responded to an advertised vacancy.
- Members shall not make public comment or criticism on the services, charges or conduct of another Member. However Members may refer to the Association any conduct of another Member which may breach this code or otherwise bring discredit on the Association.
- Members shall not disclose to, or discuss with, any non-Member confidential information obtained through membership of the Association.
- All other things being equal, Members shall give preference to services provided by other Members as opposed to those provided by non-Members.
- Members charged with a breach of this code shall voluntarily provide all relevant information to any special meeting convened under Rule Section 7.
- Members shall report sales accurately to the associations reporting guidelines and the terms of use of any 3rd party providers