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(b) gives an inspector or any other person the power to prohibit the proceedings of the Assembly or its committees.
I note that amendments have been moved by the Chief Minister and that the Speaker has moved amendments to those. That is an ongoing body of work.
Recommendation 4 states:
The Committee recommends that the Government draws the matters raised in this report in particular, to the attention of regulatory bodies in the ACT who potentially may have cause to interact with the Legislative Assembly in future and, more broadly, to the wider ACT Public Service.
Recommendation 5 states:
The Committee recommends that all Ministers take care in their interactions with independent regulators, so they are not open to the perception of improperly influencing or directing a particular investigation or regulatory action.
Recommendation 6 states:
The Committee recommends that all Ministers ensure that they and their offices keep appropriate written records of significant matters.
Recommendation 7 states:
The Committee recommends that Ministers should take care to provide accurate information to the media and the public, particularly on key matters that could risk the reputation of the Assembly or the Government.
Recommendation 8 states:
The Committee recommends that in the next review of the Latimer House principles, the Speaker refer:
(1) for assessment the Executive’s compliance with the objectives enunciated in the principles, particularly in its relationship with the Legislative Assembly; and
(2) to the Standing Committee on Administration and Procedure whether Continuing Resolution 8A requires amendment or re-affirmation to accentuate the independence of the legislature from Executive interference, in terms similar to the motion passed by the Senate.
Recommendation 9 states:
The Committee recommends that Continuing Resolution 5 relating to the code of conduct for all Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory be amended to make clear that Members, in carrying out their responsibilities, have a duty to act in a way that does not unreasonably place the health, safety and wellbeing of others at risk.
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