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Criminal Code (Honesty and Integrity in Parliament) The Member for Surfers Paradise and then Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for the Arts, Mr John-Paul Langbroek MP, introduced the Criminal Code (Honesty and Integrity in Parliament) Amendment Bill 2009 on 19 August 2009. The Explanatory Notes to the Bill state the purpose of the Bill is to amend the Criminal Code to introduce the offence of giving false evidence to Parliament and the
Integrity Reform Bills 2010 In November 2009, the Government released the Response to Integrity and Accountability in Queensland (the Integrity Response). The Integrity Response detailed a range of administrative and legislative reforms to be implemented by mid-2010. The first stage of legislative integrity reform was implemented from 1 January 2010 with the commencement of the Integrity Act 2009. This Act expanded the rol
Queensland Government Advertising Code of Conduct The Queensland Opposition Handbook sets out the provisions and guidelines for paid advertising in the media that is an official cost of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. Based on a request by the Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, the Integrity Commissioner reviewed whether the current policy and processes regarding opposition advertising adequately ensure that publ
Govt Response to Report No 109 of Integrity, Ethics and Parl Privileges Ctte On 2 September 2010, the Integrity, Ethics and Parliamentary Privileges Committee tabled Report No.109 titled Mid-Term Review: Registration of Interests. This Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining the arrangements for the compiling, keeping and inspection of the Register of Members’ Interests and Register of Related Persons’ Interests. The Committee made seven recommendations to mai
Electoral Reform and Accountability Bill 2011 The Electoral Reform and Accountability Bill 2011 proposes reforms to Queensland’s electoral system to increase the transparency of relationships between political parties, candidates and donors. The Bill builds on the integrity and accountability reforms introduced by the State Government. The Government committed in 2009 to introduce a cap on political donations if the Commonwealth Government
Govt response CMC report management police discipline and misconduct matters In November 2009, the then Attorney-General requested the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) review the current police discipline process as part of the public sector-wide integrity and accountability reforms. In December 2010 the CMC report, Setting the Standard: A review of current processes for the management of police discipline and misconduct matters, was tabled in Parliament. The CMC re
Govt response review police discipline etc In November 2009, the then Attorney-General requested the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) review the current police discipline process as part of the public sector-wide integrity and accountability reforms. In December 2010, the CMC tabled in Parliament its report, Setting the Standard: A review of current processes for the management of police discipline and misconduct matters. In March 2
Response to CMC Report on Alleged Misuse of Public Monies The Crime and Misconduct Commission’s Report on an Investigation into the Alleged Misuse of Public Monies, and a Former Ministerial Adviser (the Report) followed an investigation into an anonymous complaint against Mr Simon Tutt, which alleged that he had inappropriately orchestrated a sporting grant to the University of Queensland Rugby Football Club (totalling $200,000). The CMC did not recomme
Review of the Integrity Act 2009 The Integrity Act 2009 commenced on 1 January 2010. As the Act has now been in operation for over 18 months, a review is being undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the operation of the Integrity Act, taking into account the practical experience of key stakeholders. In early 2011, the Queensland Integrity Commissioner wrote to a range of key stakeholders, including registered lobbyists, gover
Appointment of the Integrity Commissioner Chapter 2 of the Integrity Act 2009 establishes the Integrity Commissioner as an officer of the Parliament. The Integrity Commissioner’s functions include: giving written advice to a designated person on ethics or integrity issues; meeting with, and giving written or oral advice to, members of the Legislative Assembly; keeping the lobbyists register and having responsibility for the registration o
Racing Integrity Bill 2015 The Racing Integrity Bill 2015: establishes the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission and allows for the appointment of a full-time Racing Integrity Commissioner under the proposed Racing Integrity Act. amends the Racing Act 2002 to allow for a new seven member, Racing Queensland Board, and repeals the control boards, the Racing Animal Welfare and Integrity Board and the Racing Disciplinary Board
Government Response to Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 19 - Inquiry into Strategic Review Report of Integrity Commissioner functions The Integrity Act 2009 (the Act) provides for the conduct of strategic reviews of the Integrity Commissioner’s functions. The first strategic review was to be conducted within four years after the commencement of the provision. However, due to the commencement of a broader open Government review and the appointment of a new Integrity Commissioner in July 2014, the previous government delayed the s
Appointment to Queensland Racing Integrity Commission The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission is an independent statutory body which oversees the integrity and welfare standards of racing animals and participants in Queensland. The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission works in partnership with the Queensland racing industry to monitor racing activities, uphold the Rules of Racing, and make sure that everyone has the opportunity to compete on an
Appointment of Racing Integrity Commissioner The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission is an independent statutory body which oversees the integrity and welfare standards of racing animals and participants in Queensland. The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission works in partnership with the Queensland racing industry to monitor racing activities; uphold the Rules of Racing; ensure that everyone has the opportunity to compete on an even p
Review of the Racing Integrity Act 2016 - release of a discussion paper In response to alleged widespread cheating and illegal practices in the greyhound racing industry across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, the Queensland Government announced a Commission of Inquiry into the regulation of the Queensland greyhound industry. In June 2015, the Inquiry’s report (known as the MacSporran Report) made 15 recommendations, including the establishment of an independ
Government response - Committee Report - Local Govt Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 Belcarra) Bill The Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 (the Belcarra Stage 2 Bill) proposes further amendments to the Local Government Act 2009, the Local Government Electoral Act 2011 and the City of Brisbane Act 2010 to build on the intent of the reforms in the Belcarra Stage 1 Act and progress the Government’s ongoing program of reforms to im
Local Government (Integrity) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 The Local Government (Integrity) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 (the Bill) continues the Government’s rolling program of reforms to improve accountability, transparency and integrity in the Local Government system and Local Government elections. The program of reforms includes: the passage of the Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendme
Ministerial Integrity Obligations In September 2019, the Crime and Corruption Commission (the CCC) made five recommendations involving areas for improvement to ensure conflicts of interest are declared and to reduce risks of corruption. The Queensland Government accepted all the recommendations put forward by the CCC. Recommendations three and four sought the creation of new criminal offences relating to conflicts of interest, whi
Electoral (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019 The Electoral and Other Legislation (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019 (the Bill) provides for reforms to the State electoral system, including: introduction of electoral expenditure caps and donations caps for registered political parties and their associated entities, candidates and third parties involved in electoral campaigning; increases to public election fun
Appointment of Integrity Commissioner Section 6 of the Integrity Act 2009 establishes the Queensland Integrity Commissioner as an officer of the Parliament. Section 7 of the Act provides that the Integrity Commissioner has the following functions: to give written advice to a designated person or former designated person on ethics or integrity issues; to meet with, and give written or oral advice to, members of the Legislative Assembl
Appointment First Deputy Racing Integrity Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Racing Integrity Act 2016. The Commission has a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry and welfare of racing animals, including the greyhound, thoroughbred horse and harness horse racing sectors. The Act provides for the appointment by the Governor in Council of a Racing I
Reforms arising from the review of the Racing Integrity Act 2016 The Racing Integrity Act 2016 (RI Act) established the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC), an independent statutory body with a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry, including the greyhound, thoroughbred horse and harness horse racing codes. QRIC was established to create a clear separation between the integrity and commercial activities within the racing in
Appointment Deputy Racing Integrity Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) is an independent statutory body established under the Racing Integrity Act 2016. The Commission has a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry and welfare of racing animals, including the greyhound, thoroughbred horse and harness horse racing sectors. Under Section 17 of the Act, the main functions of the Commissioner ar
Appointment of the Racing Integrity Commissioner of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QIRC) is an independent statutory body established under the Racing Integrity Act 2016 (the Act). The Commission has a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry and welfare of racing animals, including the greyhound, thoroughbred horse and harness horse racing sectors. Under Section 17 of the Act, the main functions of the Commiss
Reforms arising from the review of the Racing Integrity Act 2016 The Racing Integrity Act 2016 (RI Act) established the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC), an independent statutory body with a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry, including the greyhound, thoroughbred horse and harness horse racing codes. QRIC was established as a body which would be independent of Racing Queensland and the racing industry. A review of th
Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022 The Racing Integrity Act 2016 established the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission an independent statutory body, with a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry, including greyhound, thoroughbred horse, and harness horse racing codes. The Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022 makes key policy changes: establishment of an independent external Queensland Racing Appeals Pa
Integrity and employment reforms in the public sector An independent review of the Queensland public service ethics and integrity framework is to be conducted by Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO. The review is to ensure the framework is contemporary and fit for purpose. It will be broad reaching, looking at culture, systems and complaints mechanisms. The review will examine six key areas: the culture of the public service in ensuring ethical dec
Implementation of integrity reforms – contact with registered lobbyists and published extracts of Ministers diaries On 27 June 2022, the Premier and Minister for the Olympics announced a number of reforms to increase transparency around ministerial office interactions with registered lobbyists. Cabinet approved amendments to The Queensland Ministerial Handbook (Ministerial Handbook) in relation to Ministerial office contact with registered lobbyists and enhanced content in published extracts of Ministers’ diar
External review of the Queensland operations of The Star Entertainment Group Limited In October 2021, the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation commenced investigations into various aspects of The Star Entertainment Group Limited (Star Group) Queensland operations, in response to the heightened attention around casino integrity and media allegations relating to the Star Group. To ensure Queensland casinos operate to the highest standards of integrity, as expected by the Governmen
Appointment of Integrity Commissioner Section 6 of the Integrity Act 2009 (the Act) establishes the Queensland Integrity Commissioner as an officer of the Parliament. Section 7 of the Act provides that the Integrity Commissioner has the following functions: to give written advice to a designated person or former designated person on ethics or integrity issues; to meet with, and give written or oral advice to, members of the Legislati
Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 The Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill) is the second set of legislative amendments to implement integrity reforms recommended by Professor Coaldrake in his Report, Let the sunshine in: Review of Culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector (Coaldrake Report) and Kevin Yearbury in his Strategic Review of the Integrity Commissioner’s functions (Yearbury Repo
Star Entertainment Group’s licence suspensions and special manager arrangements On 9 December 2022, the former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, took disciplinary action against The Star Entertainment Group’s (The Star) Queensland casino entities, The Star Entertainment Qld Limited (casino licensee for Treasury Brisbane and casino lessee for The Star Gold Coast) and The Star Entertain
Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 In June 2022, the Government appointed the Honourable Robert Gotterson AO KC to conduct an External Review of the Queensland Operations of The Star Entertainment Group Limited (The Star). The External Review made 12 recommendations for legislative reform to improve the regulation and integrity of casinos. The Government accepted the External Review’s recommendations in principle on 6 October 2022.
Even better public sector Professor Peter Coaldrake AO’s Let the sunshine in: Review of culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector report (the Coaldrake Report) recommended the rejuvenation of the capability and capacity of the Queensland public sector be a major and concerted focus, and that this rejuvenation emphasise a culture of performance and integrity. The Coaldrake Report also emphasised the key ro
Appts to Public Sector Governance Council The Public Sector Governance Council (the Council) is established under the Public Sector Act 2022. The Council is responsible for providing system leadership and stewardship of the public sector and to oversee public sector governance including: monitoring and advising the Premier on, the performance of the public sector and matters relating to public sector administration and workforce managemen