For many Australians, committing a crime outside of work could result in losing your job, but there's a different set of rules and processes for the country's politicians, depending on what state or territory you live in.
For many Australians, committing a crime outside of work could result in you losing your job, but there's a different set of rules and processes for the country's politicians.joined the long list of Australian politicians found guilty of a crimeA District Court heard he failed to return more than $400,000 to a not-for-profit organisation to pay for his credit card debts, offset his mortgage and for property investments.
Dr Golding said Rose v. Telstra was tested in New South Wales in 2023 when a Sydney Trains employee was dismissed after his employer found out he had been charged with criminal offences. The Australian Constitution says an MP can be disqualified from federal parliament if they have an allegiance to a foreign power, has committed treason or is bankrupt, among other conditions.
However, Professor Orr said that vacancy doesn't happen immediately because, like in Bell's case, the conviction will be referred to the Court of Appeal which could find him innocent.)
Parliament Troy Bell Crime Conviction Guilty District Court Appeal Court Of Appeal By-Election Vacate Seat Gabrielle Golding Rob Manwaring Graeme Orr
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