Compliance with the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct

Elm Communications is committed to upholding the principles of the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct. Our work with the government is grounded in integrity, respect, and a genuine commitment to public value. We take our responsibilities seriously and operate in a way that is transparent, fair and aligned with the expectations of the Australian Public Service.

Ethical behaviour and standards
We believe in doing the right thing — always. We work in partnership with our clients, with transparency and integrity at the centre of our operations. We acknowledge the trust being placed in us by our clients when they provide us with data, information, and insights, and we commit to safeguarding them with integrity and discretion. As members of the International Association of Business Communicators, we also adhere to the ethics set out by our professional association.  

We do not engage in any practice that could be considered corrupt, dishonest, or unethical. Our team understands their obligation to avoid conflicts of interest and to declare them transparently where they may arise.

Corporate governance and business practices
As a small, purpose-driven consultancy, we maintain simple but effective internal systems to support ethical and compliant business operations. We take pride in our reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Our business practices are informed by our Privacy Policy, which governs how we manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). We fully comply with all relevant tax and corporate reporting obligations and ensure that subcontractors or collaborators working on our behalf also meet high standards of conduct.

Work health and safety
While we are a remote-first organisation, we prioritise the health and wellbeing of our team and those we work with. We recognise the importance of safe, inclusive and flexible working environments in person and online. We support staff in managing their workload sustainably and working in ways that are responsive to their needs, which is in line with our commitment to “bring our whole selves to work.” This includes checking in with colleagues, providing flexibility for caring responsibilities, and prioritising mental wellbeing as part of our professional culture.

Workplace rights
Elm Communications is committed to fair, respectful and inclusive workplace practices. As outlined in our workplace equality policy on our website, we embrace diversity and value the perspectives that different experiences bring to our work.

We comply with all applicable workplace laws, including equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, and workplace entitlements. We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, valued and supported, and we create conditions for this through thoughtful engagement and shared trust. We seek to create an environment where our staff love to work, and our clients love to work with us.

We aim to be thoughtful, professional, and collaborative in all aspects of our work. We understand that working with the Commonwealth carries responsibilities, and we are committed to upholding the values of the public service in every engagement.

Further detail on our policies is available at: https://elmcommunications.com.au/our-policies/