News

New travel expense and clarifications to office expenses

22 April 2025

The Parliamentary Business Resources Regulations 2017 (PBR Regulations) was amended on 28 March 2025 (via the Parliamentary Business Resources Amendment (Office and Travel Expenses) Regulations 2025).

New Parliamentary Business and MOPS Employee Determinations

11 March 2025

The Special Minister of State has authorised three new determinations, respectively, under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 (PBR Act) and the Members of Parliament (Staff)

Casual employment will be changing on 2 January 2025

19 December 2024

From 2 January 2025, all casual employees will be transitioned to new employment arrangements in line with the

Release of Official Australian Portraits of The King and Queen

15 July 2024

Commercial Purpose Guidance

28 March 2024

MaPS has released comprehensive Guidance on Commercial Purpose.

Changes to the working environment - Passage of legislative amendments  

23 October 2023

The Australian Government is committed to improving workplace behaviour and culture in our parliamentary workplaces.

Introduction of legislative amendments

11 August 2023

On 10 August 2023, the Members of Parliament (Staff) Amendment Bill 2023 and the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Bill 2023 were introduced into the House of Representatives.

Reporting a workplace incident or hazard

06 July 2023

Under the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011, every MOP(S) Act employee has an obligation to ensure that all work-related incidents or hazards are reported.

Guidance Material - Additional Electorate Office Resources

30 June 2023

The Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Don Farrell has approved Determinations 2023/09 and 2023/10, and Direction 2023/11 under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP

COMCAR is transitioning its fleet to electric vehicle technology

22 May 2023

In line with the Government’s commitment to deliver a low emissions vehicle target for the Commonwealth fleet, COMCAR is transitioning its current fleet of internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicle technology.

Additional electorate staff resources and changes to the nominated traveller provision

12 May 2023

As part of the 2023-24 Budget, the Government has announced it will provide additional frontline electorate staff resources for each parliamentarian.

Recruitment and Position Description Guidance

26 October 2022

MaPS provides guidance to Parliamentarians to assist with recruitment processes and creation of position descriptions.

Public release of the PBR Act / IPEA Act Review and Government Response

02 August 2022

Review of the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 and the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017

Review of the Members of Parliament (Staff) (MOP(S)) Act 1984

07 April 2022

PM&C has extended the deadline for submissions until 5pm AEST on Wednesday 8 June 2022.

Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces

11 August 2021

The Australian Human Rights Commission is conducting the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces.

Our commitment to you – MaPS Service Charter

25 June 2021

MaPS is here to support you in your role. Every time you contact us you can expect to be provided with consistent, timely and professional advice. We have formalised this commitment in our Service Charter.