Preamble

Under the Rules of Association of the Australasian Association of Professional and Consulting Anthropologists and Archaeologists membership is contingent upon conformity to the Code of Ethics which is from time to time adopted by the Executive of the Association and ratified by its members in a General Meeting.

The premise under printing this Code of Ethics is that the primary responsibility of the members is to conduct and report upon research with a commitment to open inquiry, honesty and impartiality.

The intention of the Members is creating this Code of Ethics is to establish Guide-lines for fostering ethical and socially responsible conduct in the performance of their research and its consequences for all parties involved or represented and the general public.

The application of this Code of Ethics shall not derogate from a member's rights at Law.

The following Code of Ethics adopted by the Executive of the Association and ratified by members in a General Meeting on the 17th day of August 1993 governs the professional conduct of members until amended or revoked in accordance with the Association.

1. Members shall uphold the primary of independent scientific research and impartial assessment of data, and they shall be professionally accountable for all data collected, analysed, and reported upon, and for any research performed under their direction.
2. Members shall respect the interests of all parties to the research in so far this is consistent with ethical and legal conduct.
3. Members in conducting their research shall respect the codes of trust involved in transferring information in accordance with the established cultural practice and authority structure of those from whom this information is obtained.
4. Members shall inform the principals of all parties to the research of their findings.
5. Members shall endeavour to remain informed of developments in their profession, and be willing to share knowledge and information with colleagues.
6. Members shall acknowledge research done by others in accordance with established conventions and, if asked for a second opinion, they shall notify the original researcher and in presenting this opinion they shall not misrepresent, or make vexatious or frivolous statements about, the work of others in the profession.
7. Members shall only solicit employment in a manner that is fair and reasonable and conforms to legal codes.