'Parliamentary Business’ changes for parliamentarians and how they may direct their staff

‘Parliamentary business’ activities have been updated to clarify and provide transparency on existing practices and arrangements.
Parliamentarians and office-holders may direct their staff to assist, support and facilitate them to conduct their parliamentary business and other duties.
Obligations on parliamentarians in conducting their parliamentary business are unchanged under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017.

Commencement of the new MOP(S) Act Enterprise Agreement 2024-27

The Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 was approved by the Fair Work Commission on 29 October 2024 and will commence operation on 5 November 2024.

Calendar

Public Holiday - Royal Hobart Regatta (TAS - local region ONLY)

Planned PEMS outage - 10pm Saturday 14 to 2am 15 February 2026

Midnight – Pay cut off for pay 26 February 2026

Public Holiday - Launceston Cup (TAS - local region ONLY)

Midnight – Pay cut off for pay 12 March 2026