Relocation of MOP(S) Act employees

When to use this form

This form is to be completed by an ongoing employee seeking to relocate to a new work base. Upon receipt and assessment by the Department, in principal approval may be granted for the employee to proceed with the relocation and to seek reimbursement of reasonable relocation costs.

Eligible costs may be payable to an ongoing employee who relocates permanently. Following the employee’s relocation, the employee is to complete and submit Form 74 Claim for reimbursement for relocation expenses, along with relevant documentation, for assessment of the claim by the Department.

If you are planning to seek payment of reasonable relocation expenses please note the following eligibility requirements:

• You must be an ongoing employee;
• Your proposed relocation must be authorised by your parliamentarian or Authorised Person
• You are either:
  • A new employee recruited from a location other than your anticipated work base (usually your Parliamentarian's electorate office or office in Canberra); or
  • An existing employee required by the employing Member to move your work base permanently to another location; or
  • An existing employee either promoted or moving to the office of a different Member and required by the new employing Member to move your work base permanently to another location.
• Finance will not pay your relocation costs if you are relocated by the same Member within 12 months of an earlier relocation.

Provisions relating to reasonable relocation expenses are set out in the Relocations Expenses Guidelines. Additional information to help MOP(S) Act Employees who are relocating can be found in the Relocation Checklist.

In the event your employment under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) ceases, there is no provision for assistance with costs involved in returning to your original location.