Can Defence contracted staff members be Equity Advisers?
Although staff contracted to Defence may attend Equity Adviser courses, there are situations where conflicts of interest may occur between their obligations to their employer and their responsbilities within Defence. As the conduct of Equity Advisers is underpinned by the Public Service Act and the Defence Force Discipline Act, contractors may not be well suited to the duties of an Equity Adviser. Additionally, as such a role would not be a part of their contractual obligations, carrying out an Equity Adviser role may lead to conflict between Defence and a number of its prime contractors. Due to these issues, it is not appropriate for Defence contracted staff to act as Equity Advisers in the workplace.
