2G Recognise and report unethical conduct

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You have a responsibility to recognise and report any unethical conduct that you observe or suspect among team members and others. Unethical conduct can occur in many situations. It is sometimes difficult to identify because it may occur behind closed doors or when no-one else is around. Before reporting unethical conduct, you need to check that the behaviour is, in fact, unethical. Do this by checking your code of ethics, conduct guidelines, your organisation’s policies and procedures or speaking with your supervisor. It may also help to write down the facts as objectively as possible to ensure you are not acting on your own values and emotions.