Inquiry into a Matter Referred to the Committee by the Legislative Assembly on 1 December 2005
A WA parliamentary committee investigated whether a Member of Parliament's actions regarding his financial interest declarations constituted misconduct under the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 and/or a breach of parliamentary privilege. The inquiry focused on the Member's 2003-2004 Annual Return and a subsequent attempt to alter the Register of Members' Financial Interests.
Impact
The findings affect the Member for Kalgoorlie, the Legislative Assembly, and the public's trust in parliamentary processes. It also impacts the interpretation and enforcement of the Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Act 1992 and the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003.
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