Proposed fines for lawmakers accused of bad behaviour
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Apr 02, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:09:11

MPs could be fined 5% of their salary for misbehaviour, that's according to a leaked first draft of new parliamentary standards being developed by a bi-partisan committee.

A proposed Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission would have oversight of elected MPs, their staff and others with the power to investigate serious breaches including assault, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination. The Commission is expected to pass with bi-partisan support when its voted on in October.

Guest Greens Senator Larissa Waters

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