The Greens were pleased and encouraged to see our Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021 pass through the Parliament yesterday.
The Australia Institute report on Tasmania’s Integrity Commission, released today, outlines a culture of secrecy and an addiction to timidity.
The Liberals tonight voted against fixing the integrity law loophole which allows Members of Parliament to slip under the radar during election campaigns.
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 people of Tasmania deserve and expect to have quality healthcare services and that means quality in what is provided in a compassionate environment.
With the Hodgman Liberals in the spotlight over claims of nepotism and misconduct, the Integrity Commission’s recommendations released today are overdue.
The investigation into TasTAFE has highlighted the need for there to be a crime of misconduct in public office on the Tasmanian statutes.
The Tasmanian Greens welcome the overdue appointment of a new CEO to head the State's Integrity Commission.
The Joint Select Committee on Integrity has missed an important opportunity to adequately strengthen the investigative powers of the Integrity Commission.