Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Members of the Society 6 May 2016
Preamble to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct The Geological Society of Australia Incorporated (the Society), as part of its mission to promote all aspects of the geosciences including high standards of professional conduct and ethical standards by practitioners in the field of geosciences, requires Members to practise their profession according to agreed professional ethical standards as a condition of membership, in Australia or elsewhere. This Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct promotes the standing of the geosciences and geoscientists, the well-being of industry, science, the community, and the natural environment, for today and in the future. Membership of the Society signifies understanding of and commitment to the Society's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct The Geological Society of Australia Incorporated acknowledges that the practice of geoscience is a privilege that requires respect for and responsibility to other practitioners, colleagues, clients, employees, contractors and employers, investors and to the general public. The standard required is that of an ordinary reasonable person holding a similar position in the same circumstances. Members will always show and advocate honesty, integrity, fairness, impartiality, candour, respect and trustworthiness to colleagues, clients, contractors and employees, and to financial and legal authorities, in the course of their professional life. Members will seek to advance their technical competence and knowledge, to recognize the technical limitations of geoscience, and to recognize their own individual limitations. Members will always observe their duty of care toward all those with and for whom they practise geoscience. Members of the Society will seek to adhere to the highest possible standards of professional behaviour, and support equality of professional opportunity. Members must comply with the Rules of the Society and must not act in a manner that is prejudicial to the interests or Objects of the Society.