The Public Sector Management Act 1994 includes important values and principles to guide public administration.
Values and principles for the ACT Public Service:
- Service to the public
- Responsiveness to the government and the needs of the public
- Accountability to the government
- Fairness and integrity
- Efficiency and effectiveness
For ACT public servants, being ethical means:
- Acting legally
- Being honest and fair
- Serving the public
- Respecting other people
- Working to the best of your ability
