oakegate scandal update #2, page-3

Oakeshott had better watch himself:


Corruption in the execution of their office as Members

May states:

The acceptance by a Member of either House of a bribe to influence him in his conduct as a Member, or of any fee, compensation or reward in connection with the promotion of or opposition to any bill, resolution, matter or thing submitted or intended to be submitted to either House, or to a committee is a contempt.130

http://www.aph.gov.au/house/pubs/practice/chapter19.htm#att