1. Purpose
AIQV exists to complement statutory registration and the work of established professional bodies. This policy protects the reputation of the profession and ensures AIQV communications remain accurate, fair and respectful.
2. Who it applies to
The Institute, its staff and contractors, and all members when promoting AIQV work or communicating in connection with AIQV.
3. Commitments
- Do not disparage, denigrate or make misleading comparisons about the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, the Australian Property Institute, the Australian Valuers Institute, any other professional body, their members or traditional valuation practice.
- Do not state or imply that AIQV certification replaces statutory registration, or that it is superior to, or endorsed by, any other body.
- Describe AIQV accurately: a private training and certification institute for desktop valuation assessments for taxation purposes.
- Use other organisations’ names only to identify them, and never use their logos or post-nominals in AIQV materials or reports.
4. What this policy does not restrict
Nothing in this policy prevents anyone from making honest, accurate and fair statements of fact; complying with a legal obligation; making a complaint or report to a regulator, professional body or law enforcement agency; making a protected or whistleblower disclosure; or giving evidence in proceedings.
5. Breach
Concerns can be raised with complaints@australianinstitutequantitativevaluation.com.au. Breaches by members are handled under the Complaints Handling & Disciplinary Procedure.