[no bill text published] Staffing allocations for non-government parliamentarians
Members of Parliament (Staff) Amendment (Providing Certainty and Improving Integrity) Bill 2025
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Michaelia Cash (LIB)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Independent parliamentarians and members of parties with fewer than 8 members get a minimum of 3 staff; this includes at least 1 senior adviser.
The Opposition gets a staffing allocation based on the highest of 110 staff; 22% of total government staff; or a number set by the Prime Minister.
Minority parties with 8 or more members get a staffing allocation based on the highest of 25 staff; 5% of total government staff; or a number set by the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister cannot use their power to reduce these minimum staffing entitlements.
Office-holders cannot hire new staff if they have already reached their total staffing or senior adviser limit.
The Leader of the Opposition and leaders of minority parties with 8 or more members decide how to split their group's staff among their members.