Criminal offences for misleading statements and conflicts of interest for Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority board members and CEOs
Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill 2026
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Brent Mickelberg (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Establishes the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority as a statutory body.
The Authority must create a 10-year waterways management strategy.
The Authority must consult with local councils and the public on this strategy.
The Minister can request a police report on a person's criminal history with their written consent.
Criminal offences and fines apply to people who lie about their disqualification status or conflicts of interest when applying for a board or CEO role.
Board members and CEOs must tell the Minister immediately if they are convicted of a serious crime or become disqualified.
Board members and CEOs face fines for failing to disclose conflicts of interest.
Fines apply to anyone who unlawfully uses or shares criminal history information.