The Ethics and Compliance Team offers a series of Code Information Sessions to members, non-members, and businesses/individuals working with the pharmaceutical industry anyone interested. These workshops are online, free, and available to all. Membership of Medicines Australia is not a pre-requisite to attend however there in most of the sessions there is an assumed base knowledge of the Code.
The Ethics and Compliance Team advertise these events through our communication channels including social media, and also directly to our members. Registrations open one month prior to the event. Code Information Sessions usually consist of an online presentation and allowing for questions-and-answers. The events are usually held on Thursday mornings from 10:30am – 12pm.
More information available through the Ethics and Compliance Team via email codehelpdesk@medicinesaustralia.com.au
2025 Online Program (10:30am – 12pm)
Note: the link to register for these events will be made available on this webpage one month prior to the event.
27th March – Code Edition 20 is Ready to Roll – Are You?
Join us for an engaging Code Info Session as we dive into Edition 20 of the Code of Conduct, highlighting key updates and their implications for your company. This session will provide practical guidance to ensure you’re prepared for Edition 20, navigate changes with confidence, and know where to find the Guidance and resources to support your own compliance.
5th June – Responsible Communication: Scientific Exchange Under the Code
This Code Info Session explains the concept of scientific exchange under the Code and outlines mechanisms to ensure it remains non-promotional. Using examples, scenarios, and hypotheticals, it unpacks what the Code allows and explores what is considered reasonable in practice.
Register for this free online session here
21st August – The Code of Conduct: Responsible consumer-facing communication in the digital age
Join us for this Code Info Session as we explore key principles for communicating effectively and compliantly with consumers. With the rise of digital platforms and evolving consumer expectations, it’s essential to ensure that product-specific communications remain responsible and do not become promotional. We’ll discuss Code guidance on consumer engagement, responsible social media use, and ensuring that information remains educational and compliant.
16th October – The Code in Action: Enhancing Intercompany Dialogue
This webinar will focus on empowering companies to communicate effectively and ethically to resolve disputes in alignment with the Intercompany Dialogue Standards and the Code of Conduct. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Standards, as well as practical insights to foster fair and respectful discussions that maximise the opportunity for achieving agreed outcomes.
Previous Code Info Sessions
Some of the Info sessions are recorded and made available on our Code Resource Toolkit Some of these recordings are abridged version of the actual webinar, but capture key points.