Add your name to the call for a strong MP Code of Conduct

The federal parliament is in the process of drafting a Code of Conduct for members of parliament. This Code will be critical to creating meaningful cultural change and supporting behaviours and attitudes of respect in our halls of power. 

Any Code of Conduct should reflect community expectations that MPs should act in the public interest and with integrity in all they do, including behaving respectfully within the halls of parliament, and outside its walls. 

Every parliamentarian needs to be living by a Code of Conduct that values respect and inclusion. Our Parliament should set the standard for Australian workplaces, and represent a democracy that we can be proud of. 

As a movement fighting for a future in which our gender does not determine our worth, Fair Agenda is calling for a Code of Conduct that ensures values of respect and inclusion are central. 

The committee in charge of developing the Code are still considering what will be included in the Code; and then they’ll need to get it adopted by both houses of Parliament.

Can you show all your representatives in parliament you expect them to support a strong, robust Code of Conduct, supported by an Independent Commission - to improve accountability and safety within Parliament.

To all members of parliament,

I call on you to support the implementation of a strong Code of Conduct for Parliamentarians that explicitly prohibits gender-based violence and discrimination; and promotes the positive values that I expect of Parliamentarians, including: respect, inclusion and honesty. 

I support this Code being enforced by an Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission that can investigate allegations, and make public findings and recommendations for sanctions. 

I strongly urge you to implement a robust Code of Conduct for Parliamentarians that builds trust and confidence in our Parliament. 

Signed,

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Anne , 6110  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:55:21 +1000
Thomas , 3451  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:55:17 +1000
Diane , 2455  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:52:51 +1000
Brendon , 4101  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:48:48 +1000
"Supporting people with disability in the parliament by all members should be given the respect it deserves."
Lyn , 3121  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:47:34 +1000
Jenny , 2256  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:46:41 +1000
"if you are given the previlage of leading the country, you need impeccable integrity, and everyone must be treated fairly. otherwise you are like a parent who fails to treat the kids equally -leaving them with life long resentment, bitter and scared. You cant just look after your mates. your running the country, not a foot ball match."
Terry , 2226  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:46:39 +1000
"Leaders need to be an example to others and their personal and professional behaviour needs to reflect this. Behaviour needs to be respectful at all times and language- verbal and written, needs to reflect this.
No place for abuse of any kind."
Elise , 3136  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:44:55 +1000
Keith , 2350  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:44:07 +1000
"Our government is corrupt to the core, & I hate having to pay taxes to pay their wages when they have no care for the welfare of the people. I will be glad to see society collapse.
Sincerely,
Keith H. Burgess"
Jenneth , 3550  /  signed 2022-09-30 06:39:28 +1000
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