1. Purpose The Victorian Public Sector Commissioner has updated and re-issued the Model Conflict of Interest Policy (Model Policy) to reference management of consensual personal relationships. 2. Conflict of interest and relationships A conflict of interest arises where an employee has private interests that could improperly influence, or be seen to influence, their decisions or actions in the performance of their public duties. 3. Implementation How organisations should implement these obligations and responsibilities. 4. Process of disclosure How employees disclose consensual personal relationships to their employer. 5. Additional considerations