The Minister for Housing: Ethical decision-making
As a Minister of the Queensland Government I am concerned to ensure that the highest standards of ethics and integrity are inherent in any decision-making process in my portfolio, that all people are treated honestly and fairly and with proper regard for their rights and obligations and that the outcome of any decision-making process is in the best interests of the community. All citizens will be treated equally and there is no room for any preferential consideration.
Accordingly, if I receive a proposal for any matter concerning my portfolio or an approach to intervene in any decision-making process in my portfolio I will, unless the public interest requires otherwise, refer matters to my relevant portfolio Department or statutory authority for investigation or action as appropriate, and reporting to me so that a response may be provided.
In the event that a proposal or approach referred to above involves a conflict between my personal interests and my official duties as Minister, I will refer the proposal or approach to the relevant portfolio Department, statutory authority or other public official for direct response to the person making the proposal or approach.
Robert Schwarten MP
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
Member for Rockhampton
Last updated 14 September 2007
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