Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has announced the government would introduce legislation to create a parliamentary integrity commission, after Labor was embroiled in a branch-stacking scandal.
Three commissioners will be given the power to probe allegations of misconduct made against MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries at parliament, electoral offices or work events.
Allan wants the reforms to start by the middle of next year, in line with the timeline set out by Operation Watts.
What complaints can it receive?
- Inappropriate workplace behaviour such as bullying and harassment by all MPs including ministers and parliamentary secretaries
- Workplace behaviour covers locations such as Parliament House, electorate and ministerial offices as well as work-related travel, meetings held in homes and online communications
- Misconduct by MPs relating to their role, including breaches of the MP code, misuse of parliamentary allowances and register of interests requirements
Who can make complaints?
- Any person, including members of the public
- Reports can be made anonymously
- Other integrity bodies can refer matters
Who will sit on the commission?
- Three members including...
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