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MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT
PAC Australia is committed to encouraging the highest standard of ethical practice and professional conduct of its members. The organisation is committed to complying with applicable laws and standards, and industry codes of conduct.
By virtue of your membership of PAC Australia, it is expected that you will:
- Abide by the Organisation’s National Touring Charter and this Member Code of Conduct
- Reinforce the integrity and reputation of the Organisation
- Promote a culture of fair and ethical behaviour
- Conduct business in an ethical and responsible manner
- Support and be committed to the Organisation
- Abide by the Board’s published resolutions
- Pay Organisation dues on time
- Participate in research surveys and projects undertaken by the Organisation
- Provide feedback and input as required
- Participate in the annual market and conference
- Respect colleagues and treat them fairly
- Treat all parties, including presenters, producers, artists and touring parties with integrity and respect
- Be aware of potential conflicts of interests and make declaration of any such conflict, or perceived conflict
PAC AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN 2023 – 2026
Vision: Vibrant and connected communities through the shared experience of the performing arts.
Purpose: Our purpose is to connect and unlock the potential of performing arts presenters and creators, to transform and expand opportunities for artists and audiences across Australia.
Principles:
These principles also set an expectation of our membership and a framework for their own accountability through our Members Code of Conduct, the National Touring Charter and other standards set by PAC Australia.
- Respect for First Nations arts & culture First Nations people are the custodians of their culture, stories, and knowledge and their authority must be acknowledged and respected.
- Respect We recognise and value the unique knowledge, skills and backgrounds of our members, and the broader performing arts sector. As advocates for our membership, and a representative for the industry, respect is based on timely communication, sensitivity, safety, representation and delivering what we promise.
- Transparency Being explicit about the drivers behind decision-making, and who is making those decisions.
- Accountability Being accountable for commitments as agreed, responsible for our actions and decisions, and being clear about expectations and capacity.
- Sustainability and opportunities to thrive This relates to the impact of our decision-making on the sustainability of the organisation, the environment, or the sector. Sustainability is also directly connected to a commitment to wellbeing, connectedness and security. Further, the sector can only thrive when there are equitable opportunities to do so, and relies on a commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion.
- Safety We are responsible for considering and accounting for the cultural, physical and psychological safety of our workplaces and engagement practices.
Goals & Roles:
- Connection – A connected presenting eco-system. PAC Australia enables and supports the connection between art and audience, creator to presenter, presenter to presenter, and the performing arts sector and (three tiers of) government.
- Betterment of Practice – An informed and accountable presenting eco-system. PAC Australia enables members to build their own capacity, and to build compelling cases for support and development through research, advocacy and training. We develop standards and support the conditions for their implementation.
- Leadership – An evolving and sustainable presenting eco-system. PAC Australia’s creates and enables the conditions for presenters, artists, and audiences to thrive.
- Sustainability – An ambitious, strong and sustainable organisation.
Referenced documents are available to view:
PAC Australia Member Code of Conduct — Last updated July 2026