That is an incredibly broad question. I can answer a very small part of it. My role is to interpret and to administer the Act and the Code. Many factors contribute to the public perception of Parliamentarians, but I can control only a very small number of those factors.
All I can do is clearly state what the rules are, and help members when they ask for advice on actions they should take or should not take. With regard to my office, I would say that we are always ready to discuss issues with members and explain whether they can take certain actions, and whether some actions are in fact a good idea.
I cannot solve that problem myself. Last week, I took part in a conference on that very theme. No one had an answer to it.
As I have already said, I believe that, for the most part, members are altruistic. In my view, it is unfair that they should have that reputation. It is a real shame. That is all I can say.