The Code of ethics and conduct for NSW Government sector employees sets out the minimum expected standards of behaviour that must be met.

This Code is adopted under section 8A of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (NSW) (GSE Act) and applies to all NSW government sector employees. The Code identifies mandatory requirements for all government sector employees that are consistent with Part 2 of the GSE Act (the Ethical Framework for the government sector).

This Code applies at all times when government sector employees are acting in the course of, or in connection with, NSW government sector employment. The Code also extends to conduct outside of work hours where that conduct may affect a person's employment. This includes conduct that is undertaken in a private capacity, but is inconsistent with a person's ability (or could reasonably be perceived to inconsistent with a person's ability) to fulfil their duties in their government sector role.