Conduct and integrity

Information, resources and advice to maintain and promote integrity, conduct and ethics in the Western Australian government sector
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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 1994Corruption , Crime and Misconduct Act 2003  and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003.

Embedding Integrity: Integrity Strategy for WA Public Authorities 2024-28

This strategy focuses on 4 key improvement areas with actions and controls to embed 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.

Developing a Code of Conduct

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

Developing Code of Conduct Training

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

Developing Detection Systems

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

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

Conflicts of Interest Guide

A suite of resources to help authorities support public officers to identify, declare and manage conflicts interest.

Managing the Risks of Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality

Good practice guidance for WA public authorities.
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Public interest disclosures

Find out about Western Australia's 'whistle-blowing' legislation.
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Integrity in financial management

Information and a self assessment checklist to help public authorities.

Good Governance for Public Sector Agencies

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

Managing workplace behaviour

Selecting the appropriate process to address behaviour issues in the workplace.
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Post separation employment

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

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