Which principle is explicitly included in the Council for Licensed Conveyancers' code of conduct?

• A. Independence and Integrity
• B. Profit Maximization
• C. Confidentiality
• D. Public endorsements

Answer: (A)

Independent, objective judgment runs at the heart of professional conduct. The code explicitly names independence and integrity as a guiding principle, so licensed conveyancers must keep their professional judgment free from improper influence and act honestly in all dealings. This ensures clients receive unbiased, law–abiding advice and upholds public trust in the conveyancing process. It also covers avoiding conflicts of interest and not accepting inducements that could sway decisions.

Confidentiality is a fundamental duty in practice, but the question points to the explicit named principle. Profit maximization and public endorsements aren’t principles set out in the same way in the code.