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20/07/2026

About MaPS and other services

Our Commitment to Respect and Safety

At MaPS, we value respectful and safe communication. We ask all clients and stakeholders to help us maintain a positive environment by treating our staff with courtesy and professionalism.

Information on this page is the policy responsibility of MaPS 

MaPs retains policy responsibility for Parliamentary Business Resources Framework office expenses and office budgets from 1 July 2026. For information on the administration of these functions, visit the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) website.

Parliamentary support services at a glance.
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About MaPS

Ministerial and Parliamentary Service (MaPS) enables Ministers, parliamentarians and their staff to serve Australia effectively through responsive and accountable services that uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and public value.

Commonwealth Parliament Offices (MaPS state and territory offices)

Commonwealth Parliament Offices (CPOs) provide advice and assistance to electorate offices on accommodation, equipment, private-plated vehicles, as well as manage the facilities available to parliamentarians within the CPO.

Administration responsibilities

Support for parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees is available through MaPS, IPEA, Department of Parliamentary Services, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and others.

Office and budget management

Practical tips to help you in your role and key contacts for extra support.

External contacts

Where to go for queries on parliamentarian FBT, parliamentarian superannuation, telepresence, DPS IT and travel.

Personal advice

IPEA now provides advice on office budgets and office expenses claims under the PBR Act to help you meet your obligations.

Referendum

All parliamentarians and relevant Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) employees are encouraged to become familiar with their responsibilities and conditions that apply to their use of Commonwealth provided or funded offices, directing electorate employees, the use of other public resources and claiming expenses for referendum-related activities.