Ethics, integrity and elected officials: State government - Legal and ethical obligations of MLAs and election candidates

This advisory details the major legal and ethical obligations of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and candidates in state government elections. Fulfilling these obligations is essential to maintaining public confidence and acting in the public interest, and failure to do so may constitute misconduct, official misconduct or a criminal offence.

See also: Ethics, integrity and elected officials: Local government - Legal and ethical obligations of councillors and election candidates.