Lying to Parliament a criminal offence in Queensland

Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Jarrod Bleijiehe, announced that the passing of a law making it a criminal offence to lie to Parliament.

Mr Bleijie said the Queensland Criminal Code would be amended to re-enact laws repealed under the previous administration.

"This means it will be a criminal offence to cause a disturbance while Parliament is sitting or refuse to attend a Legislative Assembly or Parliamentary Committee and provide evidence," Mr Bleijie said.

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