These documents support member organisations in running their shows. They are designed as advisory resources (not mandatory) and can be downloaded, customised with your organisation’s name and logo, and shared across your own websites, social media, schedules, or online entry systems. Any modifications to the content must be approved by AgShows NSW.
| Document | Primary Purpose | Suggested Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Conduct | Expected behaviour and values for all participants and individuals |
Focus on values, behaviour standards, respect, inclusivity, and the consequences for breaches across all levels. This applies to everyone (public, exhibitors, officials) and reinforces the culture of respect and safety |
| General Regulations | Rules for exhibitors, competitors, commercial traders, volunteers, and officials |
Focus on competition, exhibit rules, responsibilities, judging, animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, protests, and penalties. This governs participants' behaviour & responsibilities in competitions and trading, not general attendees. |
| Conditions of Entry to Showgrounds | Conditions of entry for patrons and visitors to the Showground | Focus on the terms for public entry, including safety, prohibited items, media consent, and general visitor conduct. This is essentially a public-facing document like a "Ticket Terms & Conditions". |
Summary Benefits of This Approach
Clear Roles & Responsibilities:
- Everyone follows the Code of Conduct.
- Patrons follow Conditions of Entry to Showgrounds.
- Exhibitors, Traders Officials follow General Regulations.
Reduced Repetition:
- Common behaviour expectations (respect, safety, animal welfare) live in the Code of Conduct,not repeated everywhere.
Cross-Referencing:
- Each document references the others, so users know where to look.
Easy Updating:
- If behavioural standards change, only the Code of Conduct needs updating, not all documents.