❓ Mr. Zempilas asks the Premier whether parliamentary secretaries are required to disclose pecuniary interests, including those of family members and debts, upon appointment. The Premier acknowledges the question and offers to provide a detailed written response.
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Parliamentary secretaries—Pecuniary interest
disclosure232.Mr Basil Zempilasto
the Premier:On appointment, are
parliamentary secretaries required to disclose to the Premier and/or the
Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet:(a) details of all pecuniary or other interests
held under a private company or other entity or arrangement that operates a
family farm, family business or family investment or trust;(b) details of all pecuniary and other interests
of his or her spouse and dependent family;(c) debts owing, including amounts and to whom the
debt is owed; and(d) debts that his or her spouse owe, including to
whom the debt is owed?
disclosure232.Mr Basil Zempilasto
the Premier:On appointment, are
parliamentary secretaries required to disclose to the Premier and/or the
Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet:(a) details of all pecuniary or other interests
held under a private company or other entity or arrangement that operates a
family farm, family business or family investment or trust;(b) details of all pecuniary and other interests
of his or her spouse and dependent family;(c) debts owing, including amounts and to whom the
debt is owed; and(d) debts that his or her spouse owe, including to
whom the debt is owed?
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19 June 2025
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Mr Roger Cook replied:That was a very comprehensive question, so I will not
do it justice in terms of the detail in it. Obviously, as themember would
be aware, we are all required as members of Parliament to provide declarations
associated with the normal processes of transparency required by yourself, Mr
Speaker. All members of Parliament are required to adhere to that. In addition,
I think cabinet members are required to make a further declaration with regard
to any extended interest that might exist. I do not know off the top of my head
whether that applies to parliamentary secretaries, but, if the member wishes, I
am happy to provide an answer by way of writing all those points that he has
just raised.
Parliamentary secretaries—Pecuniary interest
disclosure
do it justice in terms of the detail in it. Obviously, as themember would
be aware, we are all required as members of Parliament to provide declarations
associated with the normal processes of transparency required by yourself, Mr
Speaker. All members of Parliament are required to adhere to that. In addition,
I think cabinet members are required to make a further declaration with regard
to any extended interest that might exist. I do not know off the top of my head
whether that applies to parliamentary secretaries, but, if the member wishes, I
am happy to provide an answer by way of writing all those points that he has
just raised.
Parliamentary secretaries—Pecuniary interest
disclosure
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