Let me be clear: in promoting this bill, I am not suggesting that there has been any wrongdoing, but I am suggesting that there is currently an anomaly with the level of disclosure and transparency expected of members of Parliament and the level of disclosure and transparency expected of those in local government. And I don't believe that there should be a difference. Electors deserve to know what could influence their representatives in the decisions they make, whether they be local councillors, regional chairs, deputy mayors, mayors, members of local boards, or members of Parliament. This bill provides another layer of transparency and will ensure the rules of open disclosure are consistently applied across all levels of government. I seek the support of this House for the Local Government (Pecuniary Interests Register) Amendment Bill in my name. 