Disclosure of interest by employees
304 Disclosure of interest by employees
A person employed in the Department who has an interest as referred to in subsection (2) in a matter relating to fish must disclose the interest to the Secretary as soon as practicable after the person becomes aware of that fact. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
A person has an interest in a matter relating to fish if – the person has, or has a reasonable expectation of having, a direct or indirect financial benefit in the matter; and the benefit is likely to conflict with any power or function of that person in relation to that matter.
A person has an indirect financial benefit in a matter if the person – is a member of a company or body which has a financial interest in the matter; or is a partner, agent or consultant of a person who has a financial interest in the matter.
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