Constitution (Disclosures by Members) Regulation 2026
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5 First interest disclosure returns
5 First interest disclosure returns
(1) A Member, other than a re-elected Member, must, within one month after the date on which the Houses of Parliament first assemble after each general election (the first assembly date), lodge an interest disclosure return with the Clerk containing the disclosures required by Part 3.
(2) A Member who was not a Member at the first assembly date must, within one month after the date on which the Member takes the pledge of loyalty or oath of allegiance required by the Act, section 12, lodge an interest disclosure return with the Clerk containing the disclosures required by Part 3.