‘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.

From 2 January 2025, all casual employees will be transitioned to new employment arrangements in line with the MOP(S) Enterprise Agreement 2024-27. The new casual employment agreements can be for a maximum period of 12 months and an employee must have a completed agreement before they undertake work.