Ethics and Business Conduct
Ethical and responsible decision making is critical to decision-making at Westpac.
At Westpac, there are high expectations for the way we run our business, the decisions we make, and the outcomes we deliver for customers, communities, shareholders and each other. Maintaining the trust of those who count on us is essential. Continuing to embed proactive risk management and a strong risk culture within our business will help us do this.
Governance and engagement
Our Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct sets out a consistent standard and establishes the expectations of our people to do what is right.
Our Corporate Governance Statement
Our Corporate Governance Statement describes our corporate governance framework, policies and practices.
Banking Code of Practice
We are committed to upholding the Australian banking industry’s standards of practice and service contained in the Banking Code of Practice.
Operating principles and policies
We have policies, standards and commitments around ethical conduct within our organisation.
Conflicts of Interest
We are committed to conducting our business with honesty, fairness and integrity. Learn about our Conflicts of Interest Policy.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
We have zero tolerance for any form of bribery and corruption. Learn about the Westpac Group Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy.
Our progress
We seek to report regularly to help stakeholders compare our relative performance over time.
Find out more in our Annual Report and sustainability performance reports.