Recent Circulars
Amendments to the Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017 - Office Expenses and International Travel
Effective from 24 November 2018, the parliamentary business resources framework covers:
- new types of office expenses, including wreaths and cloud-based services (including storage and software), and
- international travel expenses for one employee who accompanies a member on... more
Change to Employee Assistance Program Provider
- On 1 August 2018, JLT Assure replaces Benestar (previously known as DTC) as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider for Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) employees.
- MOP(S) Act employees and their immediate family and/or household members are entitled to... more
Revisions to the Workplace Bullying and Harassment - Policy and Procedure for MOP(S) Act Employees and Parliamentarians
- The Workplace Bullying and Harassment - Policy and Procedure for MOP(S) Act Employees and Parliamentarians has been revised, incorporating additional information regarding sexual harassment.
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Parliamentary Expenses Management System launched with office expense and travel allowance claim functionality
The Parliamentary Expenses Management System (PEMS) is a secure, digital portal that once fully implemented will enable parliamentarians and their staff to manage their work expenses and lodge and track claims using a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.
From 1 August 2018, parliamentarians and their staff can lodge a number of office expense and travel claims online through PEMS.
Access PEMS to register and start using the system.
The release of PEMS delivers on a key recommendation of the 2016 review, An Independent Parliamentary Entitlements System Review to provide a ‘fit-for-purpose, integrated online work expenses system’.
Next steps
PEMS will be released in stages, with new forms being added with each release. The full solution is due for completion in mid-2019 with reporting functionality being delivered in early 2020. It is important to note that M&PS and IPEA will continue to process your claims using existing systems until the full system is implemented.
For help and assistance with PEMS, please contact: