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Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Disclosures and Legal Compliance
Other Legal Requirements
Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes
Public Sector Management Act 1994
Section 31 (1)
Public Sector Standards: No breaches were
lodged in 2011‐12.
WA Code of Ethics: No claims were lodged in
2011‐12.
Perth Zoo Code of Conduct: One suspected
breach of conduct was reported during
the year, down from two the previous
year. Following investigation, the claim
was substantiated and appropriate action
was taken.
Measures are in place to ensure all Zoo staff are
familiar with the Code of Ethics and the Zoo’s
Code of Conduct. Information on Public Sector
Standards, the Public Sector Code of Ethics
and the Zoo’s Code of Conduct is available on
the Zoo’s intranet and is an important part of
the face to face interactive induction program
for new staff. Responsibilities are included
on all job descriptions and managers and
supervisors are provided with information about
their role in upholding the standards, the Code
of Ethics and the Code of Conduct. Staff yearly
performance appraisals also include an area for
assessment against the Code of Conduct.
The Zoo’s new Workforce Development Plan
has also prioritised this area for continual
attention in 2012‐13.
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