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Good Practice Guide: template policies
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Code of conduct / ethical business behaviour policy

Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective code of conduct or ethical business behaviour policy allows an organisation to set standards of behaviour and business practices. This template provides a comprehensive  policy to provide ethical guidance on compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Share trading policy

Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive policy on share trading ensures insiders dealing with the organisation comply with regulations. This template policy provides a practical outline of what is required by law and appropriate ethical code of conduct for  trading company shares.

Record retention policy

The retention of documents is governed by a range of regulatory requirements, including Corporations and Taxation laws. Companies should have clear guidelines to assist staff on the retention requirements for documents. This policy provides a generic list of documents, and a retention policy which complies with applicable laws.

Corporate credit card policy

Corporate credit cards are increasingly being used to streamline purchasing processes for low-value items, therefore it is important to have clear administrative policies to avoid misuse. This template provides a straightforward policy to govern the use of corporate credit cards. Detailed application will depend on corporate style, but the structure of the policy provides a template for organisations to use.

Corporate credit card policy B

Credit card use is an administrative procedure that should be governed by clear policies. This template provides a straightforward policy to govern use of credit cards. Detailed application will depend on corporate style, but the structure of the policy provides a template for organisations to use.

Whistleblower policy

This reference covers the major issues that should be considered in developing a whistleblowing policy. It covers the key questions of  why, what, who and how in preparing a policy and provides some useful website links on sample policies and additional guidance.

Regulatory compliance policy

Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective compliance program ensures that employees, contractors, suppliers and customers have an understanding of what to expect from the organisation. This template provides ethical guidance on compliance with regulatory requirements.

Market disclosure policy

Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive policy on market disclosure will assist the organisation comply with regulations. This template policy provides a practical outline of what is required by law and prudent commercial practices in market disclosure.

Trade practices template policy

Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective trade practices policy ensures that employees, contractors, suppliers and customers have an understanding of expectations of the organisation. This template policy contains useful summaries of the Trade Practices Act and a checklist of dos and don’ts to comply with the Act.

Electronic communications policy

Electronic communications (PC systems, e-mail, internet, faxes and telephones) are a fundamental part of day-to-day operations of the business – they are excellent tools for improving our efficiency and helping people to do their jobs. This template provides a straightforward policy to govern the use of a company’s electronic communication systems.

Travel policy

Travel requirements are a fundamental administrative procedure. This template provides a straightforward policy to govern travel. Detailed application will depend on corporate style, but the structure of the policy provides a template for the organisation to use.

 

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