Federal elections - Parliamentarians

Last updated
31 March 2025

For parliamentarians, this tool provides guidance on how a Federal Election affects:

  • the resources available under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 (PBR Act)
  • defensible use of PBR Act resources
  • your employment powers under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act)
  • the employment of your MOP(S) Act employees

For travel-related matters including COMCAR, refer to the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.

For employment related matters (including employment powers, automatic termination of employment and deferral) refer to the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service.

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