Notification obligations and appointment criteria for Queensland Institute of Medical Research Council members
Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Timothy Nicholls (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Council members must tell the Minister if they become insolvent.
Council members must tell the Minister if they are charged with or convicted of a serious crime.
The Director of the Institute must tell the Council if they become insolvent or face serious criminal charges.
Failure to give these notices can lead to a fine of 100 penalty units.
The Minister can request a criminal history report for current or prospective Council members if the person consents in writing.
People who handle criminal history information face fines for leaking or misusing it.
The Council must tell the Minister about any matter that significantly affects the Institute's financial viability or management.
The Minister can only appoint Council members who have specific qualifications in areas like corporate governance or health research.