What we know is that only six of 55 recommendations from the Cox Review have been implemented over the past six years.
It is a matter of incredible importance to this state. It goes to the cornerstone of democracy.
The Australia Institute report finds the Integrity Commission is weak and losing public trust.
I do not see this as a particularly noble gesture on the Labor Opposition's part.
If there is not an issue, if there is no conflict of interest, then lay the contracts on the table in this place and this problem will go away for you.
We are talking about the conduct of a minister for the Crown in relation to a relationship that she had with a high-profile CEO of the JackJumpers.
There have never been any public hearings, which regularly occur in other states and are a very important pillar of public confidence government.
Just in case anyone is in any doubt, every member of parliament in this place is a public officer for the purposes of the Integrity Commission Act 2009.
Our bill ensures an incumbent MP contesting an election, who retains numerous benefits of office, is still accountable under the Integrity Commission Act 2009.
The real concern for women in Tasmania was that the Liberal Party had preselected a man who had continued his lying to lure women into relationships with him.
