Resolutions

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (Investigation Powers) Amendment Bill

The Legislative Council passed the following resolution to which it desires the concurrence of the House of Assembly:

That it be an instruction to the Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee to report on its inquiry into the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Investigation Powers) Amendment Bill no later than Tuesday 4 September 2018.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General) (16:17): I move:

That this house concurs with the resolution of the Legislative Council contained in message No. 21, that it be an instruction to the Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee to report on its inquiry into the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Investigation Powers) Amendment Bill no later than Tuesday 4 September 2018.

Whilst it is disappointing that the progress of the relevant bill has not advanced through the Legislative Council to provide for open ICAC hearings, we note that this instruction will require the committee to report before parliament resumes after the winter break, which will give us an opportunity to progress this matter.

We may lose five, six or eight weeks in advancing this matter. Whilst our position has been on the table for about four years, we are disappointed that this matter has not been advanced. We move this concurrence motion in the hope that it might be quickly advanced and not have any fate of loss.

Motion carried.