Investigation Procedures.

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This disclosure contains the Department of Industry, Science and Resources' Workplace Behaviour Policy, an internal human resources document outlining standards for employee conduct rather than industry assistance or policy programs. The policy establishes expectations for respectful workplace behaviour aligned with Australian Public Service values and the APS Code of Conduct, and details procedures for addressing bullying, harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. It outlines escalation pathways for complaints ranging from self-managed resolution and line management intervention to external bodies including the Fair Work Commission, Australian Human Rights Commission, and Merit Protection Commission. The document specifies roles and responsibilities for employees, managers, and senior executives in maintaining workplace standards. This is administrative and personnel guidance with no direct relevance to industry assistance schemes, critical minerals policy, manufacturing support, or R&D programs typical of departmental FOI releases.