Australians deserve good government.
The Albanese Government is committed to integrity, fairness, honesty and accountability and Ministers in my Government (including Assistant Ministers) will observe standards of probity, governance and behaviour worthy of the Australian people.
Ministers hold high public office and are entrusted with considerable privilege and power. The people of Australia are entitled to expect that, in the discharge of our duties, we will act in a manner that is consistent with the highest ethical standards.
The convention collective responsibility which applies to the Federal Cabinet ensures that the Government is collectively accountable and responsible to the Parliament and to the people of Australia. This means that Ministers are responsible, both personally and as a group, for the way in which we carry out our official duties.
The Code of Conduct for Ministers sets out, in clear terms, the expectations the Albanese Government has of all its ministers. Ministers also have a special responsibility for ensuring their offices, and the Parliament as a whole, are safe and respectful workplaces.
As Prime Minister, I expect my Ministers to demonstrate that they are complying with these high standards of conduct, and in doing so, living up to the expectations of the Australian public.
Each Minister is personally responsible for ensuring they comply with, and uphold, this Code.