BLIGH STEPS UP INTEGRITY REFORM & BANS LOBBYISTS FROM GOVT BOARDS
Source: Queensland. Premier. Media Release
"Individuals who are listed on the Queensland Lobbyist Register will be banned from serving on Government appointed boards, or in other significant appointments paid by the Queensland Government. Premier Anna Bligh made the announcement in Parliament. “Over the past week I have announced a significant platform of reforms to deliver the changes that Queenslanders are demanding from all sides of politics,” Ms Bligh said. “I am determined that Queensland will lead the nation in this drive for reform towards more open and accountable relationships between politics and business. “I have already announced a ban on success fees. I’ve announced a ban on members of my caucus attending political fundraising events where businesses pay on the basis they will have access to Members of Parliament. "