# Policies

## First Up

A few of the quicker statements, that don't warrant an entire document to explain them.

* Code for Australia recognises the importance of, and upholds employee rights to [exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining.](https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/HumanRights/Human-rights-scrutiny/PublicSectorGuidanceSheets/Pages/Righttofreedomofassemblyandassociation.aspx)
* Code for Australia stands absolutely against child labour, and [forced or compulsory labour](https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/HumanRights/Human-rights-scrutiny/PublicSectorGuidanceSheets/Pages/Righttofreedomfromslaveryandforcedlabour.aspx) within our own organisation, with our suppliers and partners, and within the wider Australian community.
* With the exception of leave, which has its own policy full of details, any benefits outlined in the following documents apply to all contractors, part-time and full-time employees of Code for Australia regardless of hours worked or duration of time with the organisation. 

## **Code of Conduct**

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## Policy Glossary

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## Language Guidelines

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## **Workplace Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy**

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## Gender Equity Policy

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## Dispute Resolution Policy

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## Work Health and Safety Policy

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## Transgender Policy

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## Leave Policy

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## Environmental Care Policy

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## Supplier Policy

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## Hiring Policy

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