Independent Complaints Commissioner
In December 2025, the Legislative Council and House of Assembly agreed to joint resolutions adopting a new Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament and a resolution regarding the appointment of an Independent Complaints Commissioner.
About the Commissioner
The role of the Independent Complaints Commissioner is to deal with complaints concerning allegations that a Member of Parliament has breached the enforceable standards in the Members Code of Conduct.
The enforceable standards include matters relating to:
- Conduct in public office – managing conflicts of interest and compliance with lobbying rules and the law.
- Financial probity and disclosures.
- Commitments to a safe and respectful workplace.
- Online behaviour.
- Information management.
Mr Richard Connock has been appointed as the Independent Complaints Commissioner.
Who can make a complaint?
Only the following people may make a complaint to the Commissioner about an alleged breach of the enforceable standards of the Members Code of Conduct:
- Members of the Tasmanian Parliament.
- Those employed pursuant to an Act of Tasmania or by Crown Prerogative, whose duties require them to engage with Members of the Parliament of Tasmania in their capacity as Members or Ministers.
- Contractors or sub-contractors engaged by any of the above.
- Volunteers, interns, or work placements with any of the above.
Contact
If you wish to make a complaint, please contact icc@parliament.tas.gov.au
Related documents
Please link to the attached documents: