code of conduct | Position Statement
USANZ | NZUNS are intent on creating quality events within safe and respectful environments for all attendees to share knowledge, express their thoughts and opinions and network. Our code of conduct requires all attendees and stakeholders to act in a manner that is harassment-free and respectful of people in a public environment, be it gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, race, or religion.
The code of conduct requires that speakers’ presentations, opinions expressed by chairs and panellists and content offered in the various formats within our events be respectful and devoid of content/images of a sexual or discriminatory nature.
The code of conduct also extends to:
• inappropriate approaches of a sexual nature and aggressive behaviour
• offensive comments, questions or posts made on event engagement technology, twitter, and other online media platforms
• It is our expectation that attendees will act in a responsible manner in regard to alcohol consumption
• Social function attire: Attendees will be mindful when choosing their dress up outfit that it will not cause offense to others.
Any attendee that is deemed to be violating the code of conduct may be warned, sanctioned, or expelled from our event without refund, at the discretion of the organisers.
If you have any concerns about conduct at this conference, please contact staff at the registration desk.
USANZ recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and the Māori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand and respects their continuing connection to culture, land, waterways, community and whānau/family.