News

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

Changes to MOP(S) Learning: Launch of the PWSS Academy

08 April 2024

The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service has launched the PWSS Academy as the central learning hub for Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces.

Commercial Purpose Guidance

28 March 2024

MaPS has released comprehensive Guidance on Commercial Purpose.

Professional Development Program - Upcoming courses

21 December 2023

The PWSS provides free learning and development training and resources to parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees through the Professional Development Program

Mental Health First Aid

08 November 2023

Develop the skills and confidence to support those in need. Our last offering for the year, don't miss this opportunity to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider!

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.

Leave for Family and Domestic Violence

07 July 2023

The National Employment Standards (NES) now provide for new family and domestic violence leave provisions.

Supports available for MOP(S) Act Employees

06 July 2023

A reminder that there are a number of supports available to assist current and former MOP(S) Act employees.

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.

Employee Assistance Program

16 January 2023

On 21 January 2023, Benestar replaces Assure as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider

The Employee Consultative Group and Health and Safety Committee have been reconstituted.

30 October 2022

The Employee Consultative Group (ECG) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) Committee for the 47th Parliament have now been reconstituted.

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.

Safe and respectful workplaces - available supports

23 June 2021

Parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees can access a range of guidance and support to assist when dealing with WHS incidents or concerns.