Promoting honest, transparent, accountable and interactive governance in Tasmania.
Public hearings by JSC, 10th & 11th September 2008
The Joint Select Committee on Ethical Conduct is holding public hearings at Parliament House in Hobart this week on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th September. The committee has selected a number of key submissions and has asked the authors to present their submission, outlining their key points and adding anything else as indicated. Each contributor has 1 hour to present.
Premier Bartlett's 10 point plan
Ten Point Plan to Strengthen Trust
Premier David Bartlett today announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen trust in democracy and political processes in Tasmania.
"Strengthening trust in democracy is a key agenda for me and this government moving forward," Mr Bartlett said. "That is why the Government will provide a detailed submission to the Joint Select Committee on ethical conduct."
The submission recommends the development of an Ethics Commission with investigative powers to be enshrined in legislation.
Joint Select Committee response to Letter to Jim Wilkinson 25th June 2008
Response from Shane Donnelly received Thursday 3rd July 2008 to Letter to Hon. Jim Wilkinson 25 Jun 2008.
Good afternoon Marion,
I refer to your email communication to the members of the Joint Select Committee on Ethical Conduct.
The Committee met today and considered your email, amongst other matters, and came to the following resolution:-
