Information Powers and Conduct Requirements for the Queensland Productivity Commission
Queensland Productivity Commission Bill 2024
Topics
confidential information conflict of interest government transparency information disclosure productivity commission public office
Introduced by: The Hon David Janetzki MP (LNP)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Commission can force government agencies and local governments to hand over documents for inquiries.
Agencies can refuse if the information is legally privileged or would hurt a criminal investigation.
Commissioners must tell the Treasurer about any financial or personal conflicts of interest.
Commissioners are disqualified if they are insolvent or have an indictable conviction.
It is a criminal offence for commissioners to hide an indictable conviction from the Treasurer.
Fines apply for leaking confidential information or criminal history data.
The Commission cannot publish its own research unless the Treasurer approves the proposal.