Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) A member must not transact business, directly or indirectly, with an entity of the State.
Editor's note--
The effect of a contravention of this subsection is dealt with under section 72(1)(h) (Vacating seats of members in particular circumstances).
(2) If a member contravenes subsection (1) in relation to a contract with an entity of the State--
(a) the contract is invalid to the extent of the contravention; and
(b) the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward in connection with the contract.
(3) If a member contravenes subsection (1) in relation to the performance of a duty or service for an entity of the State, the member is not entitled to, and may not receive, the reward for the duty or service.
(4) A member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to a contract with an entity of the State if the member--
(a) acquires the interest in the contract--
(i) under a testamentary disposition or because of the laws of succession; or
(ii) as executor, administrator or trustee of the estate of a deceased person; and
(b) disposes of the interest within--
(i) 1 year after the day the person whose death gave rise to the interest mentioned in paragraph (a) died; or
(ii) a longer period allowed by the Assembly.
(5) A new member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to an interest in a contract with an entity of the State arising before the member's election if he or she disposes of the interest within 6 months after being elected.
(6) A new member does not contravene subsection (1) in relation to an obligation to perform a duty or service arising before the member's election if he or she discharges the obligation within 6 months after being elected.
(7) It is declared that subsection (1) does not extend--
(a) to a contract or agreement with WorkCover Queensland in relation to insurance business carried on by it; or
(b) to any contract or agreement securing the repayment of the principal, or the payment of interest on, or both the repayment of principal and the payment of interest on, an amount lent to an entity of the State; or
(c) to any contract or agreement for the provision of legal assistance under the Legal Aid Queensland Act 1997, or similar assistance under another law, directly or indirectly by a member who is a lawyer or by a legal practice in which a member who is a lawyer has an interest.
(8) In this section--
new member means a member who was not a member of the Assembly immediately before the Assembly last expired or was last dissolved.