Recent Circulars
Amendments to the Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017 - Reimbursement of Expenses for Privately-Leased Electorate Offices, and Mobile Office Facilities and Equipment
Effective from 15 May 2018, the parliamentary business resources framework covers:
- the reimbursement of expenses up to $20,000 (GST inclusive) in 2017-18 (indexed annually) for private electorate office leasing and service costs for Members of the House of Representatives who... more
Online Training – Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
Online training on awareness of Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace is available for all Parliamentarians and Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) employees through JLT’s online portal, Skytrust.
Parliamentary Expenses Management System (PEMS)
- A reference group to assist with the development of PEMS will commence from April 2018, with a focus on ensuring the system is user friendly. The Department of Finance is seeking participation from Parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees who have an interest in or are involved in managing... more
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Enterprise Agreement Guidelines
A number of Enterprise Agreement guidelines have been revised in consultation with the Employee Consultative Group.
The only significant changes are in the Leave and Public Holidays guideline. Other amendments are minor, reflecting changes elsewhere in the employment framework, improving wording of the guideline or providing examples.
- Workplace relations leave is set out in the section on miscellaneous leave in the same terms as under the previous Enterprise Agreement.
- Casual employees are paid for the hours recorded on their casual employment agreement for a day that is a public holiday or annual close down day.
The New Parliamentary Business Resources Framework
From 1 January 2018, The Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 (PBR Act) replaces the Parliamentary Entitlements Act 1990 framework with a simplified principles-based system.
Changes to Stationery and Office Supplies Provider
From 1 January 2018, Complete Office Supplies Pty Ltd (COS) will replace OfficeMax Australia and New Zealand Ltd (OfficeMax) as the supplier of Stationery and Office Supplies including flags.