The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted authorisation* to certain provisions of the code of conduct of the Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association.
ITCRA's code of conduct establishes standards of behaviour and conduct for ITCRA members in their dealings with each other and with clients.
Codes of conduct can generate a benefit to the public if they are an effective regulatory tool. During the ACCC's consideration of its application for authorisation, ITCRA has amended its code of conduct to enhance its effectiveness.
The ACCC considers that the standards of conduct set out in ITCRA's code can assist ITCRA members conduct their business activities ethically and professionally. They also have the potential to reduce the risk that parties who deal with ITCRA members will be exposed to unscrupulous conduct.
The ACCC is satisfied the benefits to the public will outweigh the potential anti-competitive detriment resulting from the provisions of ITCRA's code.
The ACCC's determination will be available from the ACCC website.