Australian professional conduct code for recruiters renewed
13 February 2014
Saying it “appears to have been effective”, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a five-year re-authorisation, or renewal, of the professional conduct regime in place for members at the nation’s Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA).
Thu, 13 Feb 2014Saying it “appears to have been effective”, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a five-year re-authorisation, or renewal, of the professional conduct regime in place for members at the nation’s Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA).
Authorisation provides statutory protection from court action for conduct that might otherwise raise concerns under the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, according to a statement from the Australian government.
The RCSA’s membership constitutes about 25% of the recruitment and consulting industry in Australia. The regime includes the Code for Professional Conduct and disciplinary and dispute resolution procedures, among other documents.
The Code sets out RCSA’s guidelines for professional and ethical best practice for its members in providing recruitment and human resources services. The authorisation permits the RCSA to implement sanctions against members who breach the code.
The regime “appears to have been effective to date. The level of non-compliance with the Code appears to have reduced, and members who have failed to comply with the Code have been sanctioned”, said ACCC deputy chair Dr Michael Schaper.
Authorisation provides statutory protection from court action for conduct that might otherwise raise concerns under the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, according to a statement from the Australian government.
The RCSA’s membership constitutes about 25% of the recruitment and consulting industry in Australia. The regime includes the Code for Professional Conduct and disciplinary and dispute resolution procedures, among other documents.
The Code sets out RCSA’s guidelines for professional and ethical best practice for its members in providing recruitment and human resources services. The authorisation permits the RCSA to implement sanctions against members who breach the code.
The regime “appears to have been effective to date. The level of non-compliance with the Code appears to have reduced, and members who have failed to comply with the Code have been sanctioned”, said ACCC deputy chair Dr Michael Schaper.
