LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has introduced new criminal laws to Parliament today in the wake of Jackie Trad’s integrity crisis and her failure to declare interests.
Ms Frecklington’s Private Members Bill delivers legislative reform based on the recommendations of the Crime and Corruption Commission’s assessment of the Labor Deputy Premier and Treasurer.
“The CCC said Jackie Trad didn’t break the law but what she did should be a criminal offence,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Almost seven weeks have passed since the recommendations were made and Annastacia Palaszczuk has failed to introduce laws to implement the CCC’s findings.
“Annastacia Palaszczuk is the weakest Premier in living memory and the integrity of her Labor Government is shattered.
“The LNP believes the corruption risks raised by the CCC in its assessment should be met with decisive action. That’s called leadership.
“The LNP’s bill creates new criminal offences for Cabinet Ministers to strengthen integrity measures in this state following the actions of Jackie Trad and the inaction of Annastacia Palaszczuk.”
The Private Members Bill implements recommendations 3 and 4 of the CCC’s assessment by: