87Functions of Parliamentary Integrity Adviser

87 Functions of Parliamentary Integrity Adviser

(1) The Parliamentary Integrity Adviser has the following functions—

(a) providing, on request, confidential oral or written advice to Members, Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries on—

(i) obligations imposed (whether by legislation or otherwise) on them in relation to matters of integrity or ethics concerning the performance of their role as Members, Ministers or Parliamentary Secretaries; and

(ii) any other integrity and ethical issues concerning the performance of their role as Members, Ministers or Parliamentary Secretaries;

(b) providing, on request, confidential oral or written advice to Members, Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries and former Members, Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries on offers of post-separation employment;

(c) conducting education and training for Members, Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries about integrity and ethical issues concerning the performance of their role as Members, Ministers or Parliamentary Secretaries;

(d) assisting the Parliamentary Ethics Committee in providing information and training sessions to Members on integrity and ethical issues;

(e) any other functions conferred on the Parliamentary Integrity Adviser by or under this Act or any other Act.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1)(a), advice under that subsection includes advice on—

(a) the application of legislation and guidelines adopted by the Parliament that are relevant to Members in their capacity as Members; and

(d) the application of legislation that is relevant to Members in their capacity as Ministers or Parliamentary Secretaries; and

(c) the use of parliamentary allowances and public resources; and

(d) declarations of potential conflicts of interest.

(3) Without limiting subsection (1)(c), the Parliamentary Integrity Adviser must provide the following—

(a) training for new Members at the start of each Parliament;

(b) training for Members elected at a by‑election or appointed to fill a casual vacancy;

(c) training for all Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries at the start of each Parliament;

(d) training for new Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries following their appointment;

(e) training on any changes to the obligations of Members, Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries in relation to integrity and ethical issues.

(4) Any advice given by the Parliamentary Integrity Adviser must be consistent with all applicable legislation, codes of conduct, rules and guidelines adopted by the Parliament and the Government that are available to the Parliamentary Integrity Adviser.