ANZIAM Code of Conduct

ANZIAM is committed to a professional, open, productive and respectful exchange of ideas. These aims require a community and environment that fosters inclusion, provides mutual respect, and embraces diversity. All members of ANZIAM and attendees and sponsors at ANZIAM-endorsed meetings are required to agree to the following code of conduct.

Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, speech or behaviour (whether in person, in presentations, or in online discussions) that intimidates, creates discomfort, prevents or interferes with a person’s participation or opportunity for participation in ANZIAM’s vision and mission. We aim for ANZIAM to be an organisation where harassment in any form does not happen, including but not limited to: harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, colour, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, parental status, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Harassment includes but is not limited to: verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; unwelcome photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention; and advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviour.

ANZIAM will take seriously all reports of breaches of this code of conduct, and treat all parties with respect and due process without presupposition of guilt. Complaints will be handled following the Code of Conduct Procedure, with sensitivity, discretion, and confidentiality to the extent allowed by the circumstances and as required by law. If an ANZIAM member engages in harassing behaviour, the Executive Committee may take action as they deem appropriate, as outlined in the Code of Conduct Procedure.

Conference code of conduct
All event participants have a responsibility to speak out against breaches of this code of conduct. Depending on the situation, this could mean raising it with the transgressor, or reporting the behaviour to someone. This could include a conference organiser, a member of the ANZIAM Executive Committee or a member of the Professional Conduct Committee.

Division code of conduct
All ANZIAM members have a responsibility to speak out against breaches of this code of conduct. Depending on the situation, this could mean raising it with the transgressor, or reporting the behaviour to a member of the ANZIAM Executive Committee or a member of the Professional Conduct Committee.

ANZIAM conferences and other events endorsed or funded by ANZIAM are expected to post this or a similar code of conduct prominently on their webpage, along with a list of people who can be contacted by event participants who experience or witness harassment. Participants will be required to agree to abide by the code of conduct as a condition of registration.

This code of conduct was developed by a group of ANZIAM members with reference to similar policies adopted at other organisations, in particular Te Pūnaha Matatini, and the NZ Mathematical Society and Conference Code of Conduct. Any ANZIAM members who wish to find out more about the code of conduct are encouraged to contact one of the representatives listed above.

Version: 27 January 2023