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Inquiry into Review of the Members' Code of Conduct and draft Constitution (Disclosure by Members) Amendment Regulation 2006

This Inquiry was established on 8 June 2006 to inquire into and report on the draft Constitution (Disclosure by Members) Regulation 2006, tabled in the House on 7 June 2006, in accordance with section 14A (5) of the Constitution Act 1902, and the draft amendments to the Code of Conduct for members of the Parliament, tabled in the House on 7 June 2006.

Resolution passed 8 June 2006, Minutes No. 7, Item 20 page 117.

  1. That the Privileges Committee inquire into and report on:
    (a) the draft Constitution (Disclosure by Members) Regulation 2006, tabled in the House on 7 June 2006, in accordance with section 14A (5) of the Constitution Act 1902,
    (b) the draft amendments to the Code of Conduct for members of the Parliament, tabled in the House on 7 June 2006.
  2. That the committee, in conducting the review under paragraph 1(a), in addition to considering supplementary returns, give consideration to the feasibility of reporting changes to pecuniary interests by “exception reporting”.
  3. That the committee consult with the Clerk of the House to ensure a streamlined process is introduced for updating the pecuniary interests register.
  4. That the committee report to the House by 3 October 2006.
  5. That this House informs the Legislative Assembly that, under standing order 219 of the Legislative Council, the Privileges Committee has the power to join together with any committee of the Legislative Assembly to take evidence, deliberate and make joint reports on matters of mutual concern.

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