Corporate policies
Code of conduct
Read more about the code of conduct procedures for our employees(Opens in a new tab/window).
Data
We have policies, processes and security in place to support any data linkage projects or activities.
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Diversity and inclusion
We have strategies and action plans in place to help shape and support our workforce.
Learn more about our diverse and inclusive workplace.
Emissions reduction
Find out more about our priorities and actions to reduce operational greenhouse emissions.
Read our Emissions Reduction Plan(Opens in a new tab/window).
Fraud and corruption control
Our department is serious about preventing, detecting, deterring, disrupting and responding to fraud and corruption against our programs, schemes and functions.
Learn more about our fraud and corruption control.
Gift register
We are required to disclose all gifts or benefits accepted over a certain value.
Learn more about our departmental gift register.
Privacy
Our Privacy Policy outlines what kinds of personal information we collect, why we collect this information, and how we handle it. Read our Privacy Policy(Opens in a new tab/window).
Public interest disclosure
We have procedures and information about public interest disclosures within our department. To contact authorised officers, either:
- email PublicInterestDisclosures@dss.gov.au
- call 1800 007 952.
For more information, read our Public Interest Disclosure procedure(Opens in a new tab/window).
Social media
We use social media to share information, engage with the community, and promote our policies, programs, and services. Find out more about how we manage social media.
Vulnerability disclosure
Learn more about our policy for disclosing potential vulnerabilities in our ICT systems, services, or products.