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16/10/2026

Parliamentary Support System Review

The Independent Review of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Support System is seeking submissions on

Parliamentary Support System Review

News

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MaPS-IPEA Machinery of Government changes

Changes to administration of certain parliamentary work expenses (from 1 July 2026)

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Release of Official Australian Portraits of The King and Queen

The Prime Minister has announced a Royal Visit by Their Majesties The King and Queen to Australia as well as the release of Official Australian portraits of The King and Queen.

Ministerial and Parliamentary Services News

Payroll and Helpdesk update: early payroll cut-off due to public holiday on Monday, 5 October 2026

Who is affected: Parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act staff. Advice: Please note the following changes due to the Labour Day public holiday:

Calendar

Sun 25 Oct

Pay cut-off date for payday Thursday 5 November 2026

Sat 31 Oct

Planned PEMS outage - 10pm Saturday 31 October to 2am 1 November

Sun 08 Nov

Pay cut-off date for payday Thursday 19 November 2026

Sat 21 Nov

Planned PEMS outage - 21 and 22 November

Sun 22 Nov

Pay cut-off date for payday Tuesday 1 December 2026

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