Information powers and conduct requirements for the Queensland Productivity Commission

Queensland Productivity Commission Bill 2024

Private Member's Bill

Assembly

Introduced by: David Janetzki (LNP)

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Official page: progress through parliament

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 Minister 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 Minister.
Fines apply for leaking confidential information or criminal history data.
The Commission cannot publish its own research unless the Minister approves the proposal.

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