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Protecting privacy and other reasons to update the Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Act 1992

Procedure and Privileges Committee· 26 June 2025general_report

The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee recommends updating the Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Act 1992 to balance transparency with personal safety. The report suggests reforms including removing the requirement to disclose full addresses, mandating disclosure of spousal interests, and introducing more frequent reporting. The aim is to modernise the framework and protect members from unnecessary security risks.

Impact

The changes will affect current and future Members of Parliament in Western Australia, their families, and the public's access to information about their financial interests. It also impacts the operation of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

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