Members

Independent Commission Against Corruption Inquiry, President's Statement

The PRESIDENT (14:24): On Tuesday 13 October, in reply to a question asked by the Hon. Emily Bourke, I advised the council that I would seek advice from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption in relation to the tabling of correspondence from her concerning a matter under investigation. Based on the advice received that it would not be appropriate for me to table the correspondence, I inform the council that I will not be tabling the letter.

On 24 September, I advised the council that I had received correspondence from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption concerning a notice of intention to refer to a public authority. I indicated that I was of the mind to consult with members of this chamber prior to providing a response to the commissioner. Having considered the matter, consulted with some members and not received any representation from any members, I intend to advise the commissioner as such and indicate that the council has not expressed a view as to the referral.