Conduct and integrity

Information, resources and advice to maintain and promote integrity, conduct and ethics in the Western Australian government sector

Last updated: 29 May 2023

Part of the Public Sector Commissioner's role is to promote and maintain integrity, conduct and ethics in the Western Australian government sector. The responsibilities of this role are contained in the Public Sector Management Act 1994 , Corruption , Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 .

Integrity Strategy for WA Public Authorities 2020-2023

This strategy focuses on 4 key improvement areas with actions and controls to promote integrity and help prevent misconduct and corruption.

More information and resources about integrity are available below.

Integrity framework resources

Helping WA public authorities develop or strengthen their integrity framework.

Integrity Framework Maturity Self Assessment Tool

Helping WA public authorities assess and improve their approach to integrity.

Developing Detection Systems

A guide to help public authorities develop and implement detection systems to prevent misconduct and corruption.

Developing a Code of Conduct

A guide for public sector agencies to develop and implement a code of conduct.

Minor misconduct

Anyone can report suspected minor misconduct by a public officer to the Public Sector Commission.

Gifts, benefits and hospitality

Good practice guidance for WA public authorities.

Public interest disclosures

Find out about Western Australia's 'whistle-blowing' legislation.

Integrity in financial management

Information and a self-assessment checklist to help public authorities.

Good governance

Find out about what agencies are required to have in place to ensure accountability and performance.

Performance and behaviour

Selecting the appropriate process to address behaviour issues in the workplace.

Post separation employment

Helping reduce integrity risks when employees accept employment in the private sector.

Accountable and Ethical Decision Making training program

Supporting public sector employees to make the right the decisions in the workplace.

See what Public Sector Commission integrity events are coming up.

Related information

Reporting minor misconduct

Read this information before reporting minor misconduct

Notification of minor misconduct
To be completed by principal officers of notifying authorities
Reporting minor misconduct
To be completed by anyone reporting suspected minor misconduct by a public officer

Address:
Public Sector Commission, Locked Bag 3002, West Perth WA 6872

Email:
minormisconduct@psc.wa.gov.au

Provided by

Public Sector Commission

Contact

Integrity Advisory Service

Telephone:

61 8 6552 8888

Email:

integrity@psc.wa.gov.au