USANZ Policies

USANZ is committed to being an effective, progressive organisation that has the confidence of its members and is trusted and valued by government, our collaborative partners and the community. We achieve this through a range of mechanisms that have been put in place to guide our Board of Directors and the management team and ensure we meet regulatory obligations while remaining accountable and responsive.

Download the USANZ Constitution.

In addition to the Constitution, our Policy Framework provides guidance and direction via:

• Frameworks
• Codes
• Charters
• Position Statements & Guidelines
   

Frameworks

Frameworks are policies that describe an overarching USANZ system consisting of interrelated policies or procedures. Policy Frameworks generally require the approval of the Board.

Access all USANZ Policy Frameworks, grouped by type, below.

Codes

Codes are policies that establish standards of ethics or conduct to be adhered to. Codes generally require the approval of the Board.

• Director's Code of Conduct 
  Last amended 9 August 2014
   

Charters

Charters are policies that establish governance rules for the Board of Directors, Board Sub-Committees or a related body. Charters generally require the approval of the Board.

• USANZ Board Charter 
  Last amended 30 November 2019
• Diversity & Inclusion Committee Charter
  Approved 25 November 2023
   

Position Statements & Guidelines

Position Statements are policies that establish USANZ’s public position in relation to matters affecting patient care. Depending on the subject matter of the position statement, the relevant Special Advisory Group may be requested to draft or review the content prior to consideration by the Board. Position statements require the approval of the Board.

Guidelines are policies that establish USANZ’s public recommendations in relation to matters affecting patient care.

Access all USANZ Position Statements and Guidelines, grouped by Speciality Advisory Area, below.