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Salaries, allowances, expenses, and services for members and others - Expenses and services determined by Speaker - Requirements applicable to determinations made under this subpart

91: Speaker may amend determination

You could also call this:

"The Speaker can change a decision to fix mistakes or help things run smoothly."

The Speaker can change a decision that is already in place. You might wonder why the Speaker would do this. The Speaker can make changes to fix a mistake, remove something that is not clear, or deal with a new issue. The Speaker can also make changes if they think there are good reasons to do so. The Speaker can change the decision to account for changes in funding from year to year. The Speaker can make changes to ensure members, parties, and candidates have enough money for things like travel, administration, and communication. The Speaker can change the decision to make sure these groups have enough support. This includes things like travel and accommodation expenses, administrative services, and communication services. The Speaker's changes can help make sure everything runs smoothly.

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This page was last updated on 9 November 2025

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90: How frequently determinations must be made, or

"How often the Speaker must make a decision about something"

92: Speaker must take advice into account and consult before making determination, or

"The Speaker must listen to advice and talk to others before making a decision."

Part 4Salaries, allowances, expenses, and services for members and others
Expenses and services determined by Speaker: Requirements applicable to determinations made under this subpart

91Speaker may amend determination

The Speaker may amend a determination while it is in force—
to remedy a defect or remove an ambiguity; or
to deal with a new matter that was not dealt with at the time the determination was made; or
if the Speaker is satisfied that particular and special reasons justify, in all the circumstances, amending the determination; or
to deal with matters arising from changes that occur from year to year in the amounts appropriated in Appropriation Acts for expenses, services, and party and member support funding; or
to ensure the adequacy for members, parties, and eligible candidates of the following:
1. travel and accommodation expenses:
2. administrative and support services:
3. communications services.