Unacceptable Behaviour - Index
- Unacceptable Behaviour
- Management and Reporting of Unacceptable Behaviour
- Changes from the previous DI(G) 35-3
- Presentations on the revised DI(G)
- Advice and Guidance
- Quick Assessments
Unacceptable behaviour is behaviour that, having regard to all of the circumstances, would be offensive, belittling, abusive or threatening to another person or adverse to morale, discipline or workplace cohesion, or otherwise not in the interests of Defence.
Everyone in Defence is required to be treated with respect, fairness and without harassment. Defence requires everyone to accept personal responsibility and accountability for their actions and to think clearly about the consequences of their actions for Defence.
Unacceptable behaviour in the workplace is not condoned, and neither is the mismanagement or disregard of complaints. Defence is committed to ensuring that incidents of unacceptable behaviour are dealt with appropriately.
DI(G) PERS 35-3 Management and Reporting of Unacceptable Behaviour is the Defence policy instruction on unacceptable behaviour in the workplace. The parts of the instruction can be accessed separately below:
DI(G) PERS 35-3 Main body
Annexes:
- Definitions
- Definitions and Categories of Unacceptable Behaviour
- Defence Funded Support Options for Unacceptable Behaviour Management
- Management of Unacceptable Behaviour Complaints
- Resolution of Unacceptable Behaviour
- Unacceptable Behaviour Reports
- Flowchart to Management and Reporting of Unacceptable Behaviour Complaints
- Checklist for Management and Reporting of Unacceptable Behaviour Complaints
- Related Legislation, Instructions, Policy, Publications and Websites
Summary of changes. The revised policy amends the previous instruction which was effective between Feb 04 – Jun 09.
Presentations will be conducted in all regions to explain the changes from the previous instruction. Click here to view the schedule of presentations..
Equity Advisers, people employed in personnel operations roles and HR managers are strongly encouraged to attend.
Defence personnel who believe they are subject to unacceptable behaviour or are party to an unacceptable behaviour incident or complaint, may seek confidential advice through the equity adviser network.
- Guidance for complainants
- Guidance for respondents
- Guidance for commanders and managers
- Workplace Bullying Risk Assessment Tool
At any time in the complaint management process, or when managing an incident of unacceptable behaviour, commanders, managers and supervisors may seek advice or guidance from:
- the Fairness and Resolution Centre in the region – refer to the contact list on the Alternative Resolutions and Equity website;
- an equity adviser, but not an equity adviser who has, or is providing advice to either the complainant or respondent, (refer to DI(G) PERS 35-7 Defence Equity Adviser Network);
- a Senior Equity Adviser within a unit or establishment;
- Group HR manager; or
- references, tools, supporting information and contacts provided on this (FR) website.
A Quick Assessment (QA) (refer to DI(G) ADMIN 67-2 Quick Assessments) is required If a complaint of unacceptable behaviour is made.
The following tools are provided to assist in the conduct of a QA and the drafting of a QA report.
QA Template and Guidance
QA Template
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
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