Code of Ethics
The
Engineers Australia Code of Ethics
establishes the standards that all members are expected to adopt in regard to work habits and relationships. It outlines the three principles that members are expected to uphold and nine tenets to abide by.
The notes in the general guidance section are a guide on how to interpret and apply the Code. They cover issues such as:
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interaction with the community;
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areas of competence and descriptions of qualifications;
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interaction with clients and employers;
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interaction with colleagues;
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acting as an expert witness;
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making public comment or statements; and
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unauthorised release of information.


