Appendix 4
Terms of Reference for a Review of the Parliamentary Entitlements Framework
The review will provide advice and recommendations to
Government addressing issues such as:
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developing a single principles-based legislative basis that
authorises the provision of specified entitlements, identifies who is eligible
to access these entitlements and in what circumstances, and the purposes for which
these entitlements may be used;
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recommending framework changes that remove instances or overlap,
duplication, inconsistency and gaps in the provision of entitlements;
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defining in regulations and/or legislative instruments, key terms
and the scope and any limits on entitlements use;
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improving transparency in the use of taxpayer funded
parliamentary entitlements;
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enabling accountability processes to be mandated; and
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recommending possible improvements to
the protocol for handling allegations of misuse of entitlements.
In formulating advice and recommendations, the review should
have regard to:
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the development of a new simplified framework;
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appropriate use of entitlements during election campaigns;
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the inter relationship with the Members
a/Parliament (Staff Act) 1984 employment framework;
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entitlements provided at Parliament House;
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remuneration and allowances (including the current electorate
allowance):
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private plated vehicles;
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overseas study travel;
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entitlements to Life Gold Pass and severance travel;
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entitlements of former Prime Ministers (including a head of
authority to provide any entitlements), Governors-General and former
Parliamentarians;
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production of postal vote applications under the printing
entitlement; and
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other matters considered relevant to the review.
The Review is to report to Government within six months of
commencement.
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