Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Ministerial Accountability) Amendment Bill 2019
Bill Journey
Referred to Economics and Governance Committee
Lapsed6 Oct 2020
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill would have created criminal offences for Cabinet ministers who fail to declare conflicts of interest. It was a private member's bill introduced by the Opposition Leader following a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation. The bill lapsed and did not become law.
Who it affects
Cabinet ministers would have faced criminal liability for undisclosed conflicts. The public would have gained stronger protections against ministerial self-dealing.
Key changes
- Criminal offence for Cabinet members who fail to declare conflicts of interest at Cabinet meetings
- Failure to declare could be classified as corrupt conduct under the Crime and Corruption Act
- Criminal offence for not reporting interests or changes to the Clerk of Parliament within one month
- Aligned state ministerial obligations with local government standards from Operation Belcarra