Code of Ethics

John Holland conducts its business to the highest standards of ethical behaviour.   We expect all of our staff and management to act with integrity towards those with whom we have business dealings and towards each other.  Our systems and processes are based on:

• Complying with all applicable laws, regulations and statutory obligations relating to behavioural and ethical practices, including trade practices legislation
  
  
• Acting honestly towards our clients, subcontractors and suppliers, and not engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct
  
  
• Being totally committed to the independent conduct of our business
  
  
• Treating all persons in a manner that provides equal opportunity and prevents harassment, vilification and unlawful discrimination including on grounds of age, sex, race, religion, political opinion or other personal characteristics or preferences
  
  
• Protecting individuals' privacy by the correct application of workplace surveillance privacy principles 
  
  
• Individually avoiding situations with the potential for conflict of interest and being responsible and accountable for all of our own actions
  
  
• Using Company assets and resources only for legitimate business purposes
  
  
• Preserving the proprietary character of intellectual property of the Company and others and protecting confidential information concerning John Holland and its employees, stakeholders and clients both during and after engagement
  
  
• Ensuring that consultants, subcontractors and suppliers are aware of the Company's Code of Ethics when working for, with or on behalf of John Holland

Glenn Palin
Group Managing Director
John Holland Group Pty Ltd  

July 2009