Section 30 - Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Act 2024 - Imposition of sanctions

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30 Imposition of sanctions

(1) The Commission may impose one or more of the following sanctions on the Premier or a Member in connection with a finding of parliamentary misconduct by the Premier or Member that is not serious parliamentary misconduct—

(a) a requirement to issue a public apology in a manner and form determined by the Commission;

(b) a requirement to give a written apology or explanation to an affected person;

(d) a requirement to participate in mediation with an affected person;

(e) a requirement to enter into a behaviour agreement with the presiding officer of the House of which they are a Member.

(2) The Commission may impose one or more of the following sanctions on a Minister (other than the Premier) or Parliamentary Secretary in connection with a finding of parliamentary misconduct by the Minister or Parliamentary Secretary that is not serious parliamentary misconduct—

(a) a requirement to issue a public apology in a manner and form determined by the Commission;

(b) a requirement to give a written apology or explanation to an affected person;

(d) a requirement to participate in mediation with an affected person;

(e) a requirement to enter into a behaviour agreement with the Premier.