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IndustryReferenced in 2 bills
Electoral and Other Legislation (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019
This bill reforms Queensland's electoral and integrity laws to reduce the influence of money in politics and strengthen accountability for elected officials. It caps political donations and election spending, restricts signage at polling booths, creates new criminal offences for Ministers and councillors who dishonestly hide conflicts of interest, and establishes a statutory framework for political staff (councillor advisors) in local government.
Local Government Electoral and Other Legislation (Expenditure Caps) Amendment Bill 2022
This bill introduces spending caps for Queensland local government elections, limiting how much candidates, political parties and third parties can spend on campaigning. It was prompted by the Crime and Corruption Commission's Operation Belcarra findings about uneven financial competition in council elections and implements recommendations from a parliamentary committee inquiry.