Integrity Commission Act 2009

The office of Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is established.

Before a person is appointed as Parliamentary Standards Commissioner, the Minister is to consult the Joint Committee.

If the members of the Joint Committee have not been appointed or Parliament has been prorogued, the Minister is to consult – the President of the Legislative Council; and the Parliamentary leader of each political party represented in the House of Assembly.

A person is not eligible to be appointed as Parliamentary Standards Commissioner if that person is a member of a political party or a member of a similar organisation.

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor for a 5-year term and is eligible for reappointment once.

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner holds office on such terms and conditions as are specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner may be appointed on a part-time basis.

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner may not be an officer or employee under the State Service Act 2000.

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is not subject to the direction or control of the Minister in respect of the performance or exercise of his or her functions or powers under this Act.