Code of Ethics

QAM Inc. Constitution (download here)

Members of Queensland Agricultural Merchants Inc. undertake to abide by this Code of Ethics.

The Queensland Agricultural Merchants Inc. is dedicated to fair, transparent and efficient conduct of all transactions in commodity markets in Australia.

QAM Inc. Members will:

• comply with all the laws and regulations relating to the trading, merchandising, inspection, grading, weighing, storing, handling and shipping of grain and other commodities;

• maintain and promote the highest ethical standards and honest procedures in the transaction of business with other members of QAM Inc. and the public;

• serve the public and employees, fairly and honestly and continually strive to gain and maintain the respect for QAM Inc. and the industry locally, nationally and internationally; and,

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• engage in sales and purchasing methods, promotional practices and other transactions giving consideration to the best interests of all parties involved in the transaction.

QAM Inc. and its members will:

• encourage industry research and development of new methods and practices which will improve the efficiency and future of the grain and commodity industries; and,

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• promote the activities and rules of both QAM Inc. and GTA for the betterment of the Australian grain and commodities industries.