Schedule 1 Amendments
(regulation 3)
[1] After regulation 2
insert
2A Variation and omission of Scheduled benefits
The Scheduled benefits are varied or omitted in accordance with Schedule 1.
[2] Part 2, heading
substitute
Part 2 Additional benefits for members
[3] Subregulations 3 (2) and (3)
substitute
(2) For a year beginning on or after 1 July 2003, the additional benefits for a Member of the House of Representatives mentioned in subregulation (1) are limited to a value of $150 000.
(3) However, not more than 45% of the value of additional benefits for a Member of the House of Representatives for a year beginning on or after 1 July 2003 may be carried forward for the next year, but not to a later year.
[4] Regulation 3B, heading
substitute
3B Additional benefits for members representing a Minister or the Government — overseas travel
[5] Paragraph 3B (3) (b)
omit
approves.
insert
approves;
[6] After paragraph 3B (3) (b)
insert
(c) the cost of vaccinations and medical supplies essential for travel overseas by the member;
(d) the cost of insurance for medical and hospital treatment for the member in the period covered by the official itinerary;
(e) the cost of medical services (including emergency dental services) and hospital services received overseas by the member in the period covered by the official itinerary if the cost is not covered by insurance;
(f) the cost of baggage insurance to the standard applying to an employee in the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
[7] After regulation 3B
insert
3C Additional benefits for members representing Australia — overseas travel
(1) This regulation applies to a member who, with the approval of the Prime Minister, is representing Australia overseas.
(2) For subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the following additional benefits are prescribed for a member to whom this regulation applies:
(a) the cost of travel overseas by the member;
(b) the cost of vaccinations and medical supplies essential for travel overseas by the member;
(c) the cost of insurance for medical and hospital treatment for the member in the period covered by the official itinerary;
(d) the cost of medical services (including emergency dental services) and hospital services received overseas by the member in the period covered by the official itinerary if the cost is not covered by insurance;
(e) the cost of baggage insurance to the standard applying to an employee in the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;
(f) the cost of travel overseas by the member’s spouse when accompanying the member, if the Prime Minister approves.
3D Additional benefits for members — use of special purpose aircraft
For subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the use of special purpose aircraft, as approved by the Prime Minister, is prescribed as an additional benefit for a member for whom the Prime Minister has given an approval mentioned in subregulation 3B (1) or 3C (1).
3E Additional benefits for members — mobile telephone services for personal staff
For subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the cost of mobile telephone services for use of personal staff of an independent member in respect of whom the Prime Minister has made a determination under section 12 of the Act, as approved by the Minister, is prescribed as an additional benefit for the independent member.
[8] Regulation 4
omit
[9] After Part 2
insert
Part 2A Additional benefits for Parliamentary office-holders
3F Additional benefits for Leader of the Opposition
For subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the cost of photographic services, as approved by the Prime Minister, is prescribed as an additional benefit for the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.
3G Additional benefits for Leader of the Opposition and leader of a minority party
For subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the cost of mobile telephone services for use of personal staff, as approved by the Minister, is prescribed as an additional benefit for the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives and the leader of a minority party.
[10] After regulation 18
insert
Schedule 1 Variation or omission of Scheduled benefits in Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Entitlements Act 1990
(regulation 2A)
Part 1 Variations or omissions for Part 1
[101] Item 4
omit
[102] Item 5
omit
publications from the Australian Government Bookshop
insert
Australian Government publications
[103] Item 6
omit
in
insert
at
[104] Item 7
omit
necessary to operate the office, as approved by the Minister.
insert
(including for personal staff) necessary to operate the office, as approved by the Minister, for purposes related to Parliamentary, electorate or official business, but not commercial business.
[105] Paragraph 8 (b)
omit
official cars;
insert
car with driver services;
[106] Paragraph 9 (1) (a)
after
travel
insert
, including charter travel for the delegation,
[107] Paragraph 9 (1) (b)
omit
appropriate Australian Public Service standard;
insert
standard applying to an employee in the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;
[108] After paragraph 9 (1) (c)
insert
(ca) the cost of facilities and services necessary for meetings of the delegation; and
[109] Paragraph 9 (1) (d)
substitute
(d) the following costs relating to medical and hospital services received by the member:
(i) the cost of vaccinations and medical supplies essential for travel overseas;
(ii) the cost of insurance for medical and hospital treatment for the member in the period covered by the official itinerary;
(iii) the cost of medical services (including emergency dental services) and hospital services received overseas by the member in the period covered by the official itinerary if the cost is not covered by insurance; and
(da) the cost of baggage insurance to the standard applying to an employee in the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and
[110] Paragraph 9 (1) (f)
omit
travel, at the appropriate Australian Public Service standard,
insert
business class travel
[111] Subitem 9 (2)
omit
extended.
insert
extended for purposes related to Parliamentary or electorate business.
Part 2 Variations or omissions for Part 2
[201] Paragraph 1 (1) (b)
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(b) for the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives, the use of an official car with driver in Canberra or in the capital city of his or her home State or Territory; and
[202] Paragraph 1 (1) (c)
omit
[203] Paragraph 1 (1) (d)
omit
official cars;
insert
car with driver services;
[204] Paragraph 1 (1) (e)
after
Officer,
insert
who may be accompanied by his or her spouse and 1 staff member,
[205] Paragraph 1 (1) (f)
substitute
(f) for the leader of a minority party, who may be accompanied by his or her spouse and 1 staff member, the cost of charter transport, not exceeding an annual amount of $15 000; and
[206] Paragraph 2 (1) (d)
substitute
(d) the cost of business class travel of 1 member of staff accompanying the Leader, Deputy Leader or Presiding Officer; and
[207] Paragraph 2 (1) (e)
omit
travel, at the appropriate Australian Public Service standard,
insert
business class travel
[208] Paragraph 2 (1) (f)
substitute
(f) the following costs relating to medical and hospital services received by the Leader, Deputy Leader or Presiding Officer:
(i) the cost of vaccinations and medical supplies essential for travel overseas;
(ii) the cost of insurance for medical and hospital treatment for the Leader, Deputy Leader or Presiding Officer when travelling overseas;
(iii) the cost of medical services (including emergency dental services) and hospital services received overseas by the Leader, Deputy Leader or Presiding Officer if the cost is not covered by insurance; and
(g) the cost of baggage insurance to the standard applying to an employee in the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and
(h) equipment and clothing allowances equivalent to the standard applying to an employee in the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
[209] Subitem 3 (1)
after
Officer
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(other than a Parliamentary Secretary)
[210] Item 4
after
Officer
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(other than a Parliamentary Secretary)
[211] Item 6 (2)
substitute
(1A) For a Senior Officer, the following costs in relation to a dedicated data line associated with 1 home telephone service mentioned in subitem 6 (1):
(a) the full cost of installation, maintenance and rental of the line; and
(b) all call and on-line costs.
(2) For the leader of a minority party:
(a) the full cost of a home telephone service in Canberra; and
(b) for a dedicated data line associated with the home telephone service:
(i) the full cost of installation, maintenance and rental of the line; and
(ii) all call and on-line costs.
[212] Item 7
after
official business
insert
, other than postage for a bulk mail-out
1. These Regulations amend Statutory Rules 1997 No. 318, as amended by 1998 No. 269; 2001 No. 355.
2. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 26 June 2003.