Recent Circulars
Disallowance of Recent Amendment to the Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017: Production or Placement of Content for Broadcast on Television or Radio
- Yesterday the Senate passed a resolution disallowing an amendment to the Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017 that removed the restriction on parliamentarians using office expenses to pay for the production or placement of content for television or radio.
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Amendments to the Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017
Amendments have been made to the Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017.
Effective from 23 February 2019, the parliamentary business resources framework:
- no longer provides for the Canberra daily allowance
- enables members to use office expenses... more
Change to Emergency Management Services (EMS) Provider
From 1 January 2019, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd (JLT) will replace First 5 Minutes as the contracted provider for Emergency Management Services for Parliamentarians and Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) employees.
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Federal Election
The Federal Election guidance material provides general information on the use of work expenses and employment outcomes.
MOP(S) – Election Outcome Helper Tool
This self-service tool provides Parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act Employees with information on the employment outcomes for MOP(S) Act staff following a half-Senate general election.
To discuss your individual circumstances, please contact the M&PS Help Desk.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy
The Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy for MOP(S) Act Employees and Parliamentarians has been revised, incorporating additional information regarding sexual harassment.
Revisions to the Workplace Bullying and Harassment - Policy and Procedure for MOP(S) Act Employees and Parliamentarians
Parliamentary Expenses Management System
PEMS is a secure, online portal that enables you to claim and manage a range of office and travel expenses over any computer or mobile device with an internet connection.
Access PEMS to register and start using the system.