28Function of Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

28 Function of Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

(1)  The function of the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is to provide advice to Members of Parliament and the Integrity Commission –

(a) about conduct, propriety and ethics and the interpretation of any relevant codes of conduct and guidelines relating to the conduct of Members of Parliament; and

(b) relating to the operation of the Parliamentary disclosure of interests register, declarations of conflicts of interest register and any other register relating to the conduct of Members of Parliament; and

(c) relating to guidance and training for Members of Parliament and persons employed in the offices of Members of Parliament on matters of conduct, integrity and ethics; and

(d) relating to the operation of any codes of conduct and guidelines that apply to Members of Parliament.

(2)  The advice provided under subsection (1) may be provided by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner on a confidential basis.