Legislation to ensure public officials are kept accountable
Source: Queensland. Attorney-General . Media Release
"Queensland Parliament passed the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Misconduct, Breaches of Discipline and Public Sector Ethics) Amendment Bill 2009, which will hold public officers accountable for misconduct whilst they are in office and after they cease employment in public office. Attorney-General Cameron Dick said the Bill was a further example of the ongoing commitment by the Bligh Government to ensuring accountability and transparency of public officials, be they public servants, police officers or elected Members of Parliament. “This Bill is part of the Bligh Government’s ongoing reform agenda to ensure that no-one is above the law in Queensland,” said Mr Dick."