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01/07/2026

Other work expenses and resources

Information on this page is the policy responsibility of MaPS 

MaPs retains policy responsibility for Parliamentary Business Resources Framework office expenses and office budgets from 1 July 2026. For information on the administration of these functions, visit the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) website.

 

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Exceptional circumstances determinations

The Minister may determine that additional public resources relating to the conduct of your parliamentary business should be provided to you where exceptional circumstances justify the determination.

Insurance

You are provided with insurance cover in relation to the conduct of your parliamentary business. This includes cover for items such as travel, injury, damage to property and employment practices.

Private-plated vehicles: parliamentarians

Parliamentarians may request, as part of their remuneration, a Commonwealth-leased private-plated vehicle (PPV) or additional electorate allowance in lieu of a vehicle. If you are a new parliamentarian, it is expected you will take over the use of your predecessor’s PPV until the end of its lease.

Canberra-based vehicles: parliamentarians

Certain office holders are eligible to request a self-drive vehicle for use in and around Canberra for their parliamentary business. Portfolio and parliamentary departments may provide Ministers, Assistant Ministers and Presiding Officers with a vehicle for use in Canberra.

Vehicle administration: parliamentarians

Information for parliamentarians on requesting, running and returning a Commonwealth-leased vehicle.

Services to Ministers

Ministers are provided with support from several administrators within the Commonwealth.

Legal assistance to Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries

Ministers (and some former Ministers) may be eligible to receive assistance in meeting the cost of legal proceedings and inquiries against you which are related to your duties.

Parliamentary Injury Compensation Scheme: parliamentarians

Parliamentarians are covered for injuries or diseases suffered or aggravated in connection with the conduct of parliamentary business or other circumstances provided by the parliamentary injury compensation scheme.