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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
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Independent Commission Against Corruption Inquiry, President's Statement

The PRESIDENT (14:23): I have to advise the council that I have received correspondence from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption concerning a notice of intention to refer to a public authority. The commissioner advises that a report has been made to the Office for Public Integrity concerning the conduct of the Hon. David Ridgway in allegedly signing blank time sheets for former ministerial chauffeur, Mr Barry Jeisman. In compliance with section 38 of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012, the previous commissioner sought to obtain the views of the public authority—in this case the Legislative Council—as to his proposed referral of the allegation to the council.

The previous president sought advice from the current commissioner to assist in informing an appropriate response. The commissioner has advised that she does not think it is for her to suggest a procedure through which the council could formulate a view and convey it to her; however, she has suggested that I might think it is within my province to acquiesce in the proposed referral.

The commissioner advised that she would not be making any recommendation as to what action should be taken by the council, nor would she be asking me to report back to her. I am of the mind to consult with members of this chamber prior to providing a response to the commissioner.

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