ANZTCT Code of Conduct OVERVIEW Australia and New Zealand Transplant and Cellular Therapies Ltd (“ANZTCT”) commits tofostering an inclusive and psychologically safe environment. Diversity is valued, and allindividuals are respected, treated fairly and with dignity regardless of their personalcharacteristics. ANZTCT requires that all of their employees, company members, special interest groupmembers, committee members and board directors conduct themselves according to thehighest standards of ethics, integrity, and behaviour when dealing with our contributors,colleagues, company members, stakeholders, board directors, and the general public. Thisincludes, but is not necessarily limited to, full compliance with all legal obligations imposed bystatute or any other source of law. ANZTCT ensures accessible and anonymous mechanismsfor reporting unethical behaviours or psychosocial hazards, fostering trust and accountability. This Code establishes the standards of behaviour that must be met by all employees,company members, special interest group members, committee members and boarddirectors. Where these standards are not met, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Incases where the breach involves serious misconduct, this may result in summary dismissal ofemployees and/or withdrawal of ANZTCT membership where applicable. In alignment withRule 5 of ANZTCT’s Constitution, in cases where a breach of the policy involves a breach ofany law or professional standards, then the relevant regulatory professional and/or governingbodies and/or authorities or the police may be notified, as ANZTCT’s Board sees fit. While this Code provides guidance on expected conduct, it may not cover every situation thatarises. If there is uncertainty about the appropriate course of action in any situation, guidanceshould be sought from the Registry Executive Director, special interest group/committee chairsor an board director of ANZTCT as appropriate based on lines of reporting or levels ofleadership. OPERATION The purpose of this policy is to make it clear what ANZTCT expects from employees, specialinterest group members, committee members and board directors who are required to befamiliar with and comply with the terms of this policy at all times. In alignment with Rule 5 ofthe Companies Constitution, failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, includingpotentially termination of employment, withdrawal of ANZTCT membership or reporting torelevant regulatory professional and/or governing bodies and/or authorities or the police whereapplicable as the Companies board sees fit. In so far as this policy imposes any obligations on ANZTCT, those obligations are notcontractual and do not give rise to any contractual rights. ANZTCT may unilaterally introduce,vary, remove or replace this policy at any time. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT All those engaged with ANZTCT are expected to contribute to a supportive culture thatprioritises mental health, inclusivity, and collaboration. Leaders and managers have animportant role in fostering a culture free from bullying and harassment. They are responsiblefor addressing concerns promptly and modelling inclusive and respectful behaviour. Thestandards expected of employees, ANZTCT members, special interest group members,committee members and board directors include: Compliance Compliance with all the Companies policies, procedures, rules, regulations andcontracts; Compliance with all laws; Compliance with regulations and standards governing the sectors in which ANZTCToperates; Compliance with all reasonable and lawful instructions given by or on behalf ofANZTCT; Conduct and Behaviour Act with honesty and integrity and treat others with fairness, dignity, and respect. To not discriminate on the basis of personal characteristics including (but not limitedto) sex, race, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status or sexual orientation; Act in good faith with due care, diligence, professionalism, and skill in all matters; Honour, respect and support the roles of employees, mangers, contributors,colleagues, ANZTCT members, stakeholders, board directors; Work in a safe and compliant manner, and observe all workplace health and safetyrules and responsibilities including the psychological hazards code of practice(https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-managing-psychosocial-hazards-work); ANZTCT may direct employees, ANZTCT members, special interest group members,committee members and board directors to take action to eliminate or reduce any workhealth and safety risks or psychological hazards, and they must comply with suchdirections; Refraining from any discriminatory, bullying or harassing behaviour towardcontributors, colleagues, ANZTCT members, stakeholders, managers, board directors,and the general public; (bullying is defined as any unwelcome behaviour that areasonable person would expect to offend, intimidate, humiliate, or distress anotherand based on how the behaviour is experienced by the recipient, irrespective of theintent of the person displaying the behaviour); Avoiding communications, such as emails or group chats, that share sensitive contentor copying unnecessary recipients on critical emails which can unintentionally alienateor distress individuals. Refrain from offensive language and not use ANZTCT resources to access and/ordownload sexually explicit material or other offensive material;Version 1 Document title Code of Conduct PolicyRelease date 21/04/2025 Review date 21/04/2027 At all times, behave in a way that upholds ANZTCT’s core values and the integrity andgood reputation of ANZTCT; Support the interest of ANZTCT and Conflicts of Interest To be faithful and diligent, and actively pursue ANZTCT’s best interests incommitments and obligations to ANZTCT; To not make any statements to the media about ANZTCT’s business, unless expresslyauthorised to do so by ANZTCT (requests for media statements should be referred toANZTCT’s President); To not make any statements about ANZTCT on social media, or any other publicplatform, that may harm ANZTCT’s reputation; To not engage with a competitor of ANZTCT (transplant and cellular therapiesorganisations in Australia and New Zealand), except with ANZTCTs’s prior writtenconsent; ANZTCT adheres to strict policies for identifying and managing conflicts of interest,ensuring compliance with governance standards. It is expected that there is immediatedisclosure of any potential, perceived or actual conflict of interest (whether direct orindirect) that may give rise to a conflict with the performance of obligations, duties andor commitments to ANZTCT, or ANZTCT’s business, confidential information orreputational interests. ANZTCT may direct employees, ANZTCT members, special interest group members,committee members and board directors to take action to eliminate or reduce any suchconflict, and they must comply with such directions; To not engage in conduct, whether during work hours, ANZTCT activities or sociallythat in the opinion of ANZTCT causes damage or potential damage to ANZTCT’sproperty or reputation; Reporting of Breaches Reporting any conduct which is in breach of any of the above, or potentially in breachof any of the above, without delay. ANZTCT ensures accessible and anonymousmechanisms for reporting unethical behaviours or psychosocial hazards, fostering trustand accountability. Support those who raise concerns about conduct in good faith. Confidentiality To maintain confidentiality of any confidential information both during employmentand/or terms on special interest groups, committees or board and after leaving thesepositions; Treat ANZTCT’s information, discussions, deliberations, and decisions as confidentialunless the information is publicly known through publication, or the information hasbeen approved for public release in writing. OTHER POLICIES Employees are encouraged to read this policy in conjunction with other relevant Companypolicies. The list of relevant policies includes the following: Bullying Policy; EEO;Discrimination & Harassment Policy; Whistleblower policy; Social Media Policy.