The Acts of Parliament, related Regulations and Determinations of the Remuneration Tribunal that are listed below establish the framework of work expenses provided to current and former parliamentarians. These Acts, Regulations and Determinations may be viewed on the Federal Register of Legislation website by following the links below:
Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017
Provides for:
- remuneration - including base salary and additional office holder’s salary, some superannuation arrangements, private-plated vehicles, telephone lines etc.
- work expenses, allowances and other public resources to be provided (as prescribed by the regulations or determined by the Minister) where (except for insurance, legal assistance for Ministers and parliamentary injury compensation) it is for the dominant purpose of conducting parliamentary business.
- compliance and enforcement measures, including repayment.
- the role of the Remuneration Tribunal in determining remuneration and rates of allowances.
- when remuneration and allowances commence and cease.
Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017
See too the Explanatory Memorandum to the Act.
Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017
Provides for travel expenses, travel allowances, work expenses, public resources (including office accommodation and equipment), insurance and legal assistance for Ministers schemes.
Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017
See too the Explanatory Statement to the Regulations and amendments.
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017
Establishes the IPEA and its functions.
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017