b'Draft code of conductASEG newsdirected towards its Members, staffInvestigate to obtain sufficientThe process shall be transparent for or any other person participating ininformation. both Complainant and Respondent.ASEG-based activity. This includes (but is not limited to): abusive or offensiveAssess and establish whether a breachThe process can be undertaken in language or inappropriate commentsof the code of conduct has occurred. either a formal or informal manner. such as those related to gender,Figure 1 outlines the high-level Determine what, if any, disciplinaryprocesses that are followed for either sexual orientation, disability, physicalaction(s) will be applied.appearance, body size, race, religionapproach.or national origin; aggressive andAll alleged breaches will be investigated, intimidating behaviour; practical jokesassessed and established by twoReporting processor initiation rituals, and unjustifiedmembers of the Federal ExecutivePersons wishing to report alleged criticism or complaint. who are deemed independent frombreach/s of the code of conduct should the allegation/s. These members shallraise this breach with any member of the When undertaking ASEG-relatedalso determine and recommend toASEG Executive, who will engage with activities in the field, ASEG Membersthe Directors what, if any, disciplinaryone of the Directors to establish two are expected to seek permissionaction(s) will be applied. The Directors,independent members of the Executive for access to sites from relevantmanaging any potential conflicts ofto undertake the assessment of the landowners and / or caretakers,interest appropriately, will then agreeallegation.including Traditional Owners whereon the recommended disciplinary appropriate and / or applicable. action(s). The process for the handlingThe person or persons reporting the of any reported and alleged breach/s ofalleged breach/s should ensure that they Breaches of the code of conduct the code of conduct will be undertakendocument the alleged breach/s by noting according to the following principles: essential factual details such as when The process with respect to the handling of any reported and alleged breach/s ofAll steps shall be undertaken toand where it occurred, who was involved, the code of conduct is as follows: ensure that the Complainant isif there were any witnesses, and what empowered. happened. All reports of alleged breaches Establish two independent membersof the code of conduct will be dealt with in of the Federal Executive to undertakeThe process shall be undertaken in aa private and confidential manner as per the process. private and confidential manner. obligations under the Privacy Act 1988. Figure 1:Informal and formal processes for resolving alleged breaches of the ASEG code of conduct.7 PREVIEW JUNE 2021'