During its scheduled meeting today, the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests resolved to release the Register of Members’ Interests for 2022 as per Section 9.2 of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests.
The release of the register entrenches Parliament’s commitment to building public trust and confidence in public representatives, thereby protecting and promoting Parliament’s integrity. The committee is steadfast in its belief that ethical and honest behaviour should be an integral pillar of an accountable Parliament.
Under the strategic and operational leadership of the Acting Registrar, Adv Anthea Gordon, the joint committee implemented an e-disclosure system for the first time in 2022, which streamlined the disclosure process and substantially reduced the time it took to prepare and release the 2022 register, when compared to previous years. This demonstrates the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests’ commitment to ensuring accountability to the electorate.
As per item 9.2.3 of the Code of Conduct, the closing date for submissions of disclosure forms was 30 November 2022. The full public section of the Register can be accessed on: https://tinyurl.com/222296