The Chief of Defence Force can make a code of conduct. This code says what you must do to show integrity and good conduct in the Civil Staff. You have to follow these minimum standards when you are in the Civil Staff.

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59: General principles, or

"Treating Defence Staff Fairly"

61: Equal employment opportunities, or

"Everyone gets a fair chance at work in the Defence Force"

Part 5Terms and conditions of service in the Civil Staff

60Code of conduct

The Chief of Defence Force may from time to time issue a code of conduct covering the minimum standards of integrity and conduct that are to apply in the Civil Staff.