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MP Conflict Of Interest Declarations Made In Relation To Rounds 7, 8 And 9 Of The Stronger Communities Programme.

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This document records conflict of interest declarations by Members of Parliament in relation to Rounds 7, 8, and 9 of the Stronger Communities Programme. The table lists MPs across multiple electorates (including Ballarat, Bass, Bean, Berowra, Blaxland, Brand, and Burt) and their declared conflicts involving community organizations. Conflicts included patronages, memberships, and organizational affiliations that could present perceived or actual conflicts when organizations sought funding. Most declarations were approved, with management strategies including MPs withdrawing from nomination committee discussions, recusal from community consultative committee participation, or relying on independent committee assessment processes. The declarations were dated between November 2021 and January 2022, indicating systematic disclosure of potential conflicts during the grant allocation process. One declaration (Julian Leeser's involvement with UCA Thornleigh Hillcrest) was withdrawn.

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