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

96: How frequently determinations must be made

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"The Minister must make a decision at the start of each term of Parliament."

The Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services must make a decision once in each term of Parliament. You will see this decision made at the start of each term. The Minister must talk to the Remuneration Authority and the Speaker about when they plan to make this decision. The Minister's decision stays in place until they make a new one. This new decision must follow the rules set out earlier. You can expect to see a new decision made in each term of Parliament. The Remuneration Authority and the Speaker are involved at the start of each term. They help the Minister plan when to make their decision. The Minister's decision is important and stays in place until the next one is made.

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

96How frequently determinations must be made

The Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services must make a determination once in each term of Parliament.
The Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services must consult the Remuneration Authority and the Speaker at the beginning of each term about the proposed timing of the Minister’s determination for that term.
A determination continues in force until it is superseded by another determination made in accordance with subsection (1).