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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

97: Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services may amend determination

You could also call this:

"The Minister can change a rule that's already in place."

The Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services can change a decision that is already in place. You can think of a decision like a rule that has been made. The Minister can change the rule for several reasons. The Minister can change the rule to fix a mistake or make it clearer. The Minister can also change the rule to deal with a new issue that was not thought of when the rule was made. The Minister might change the rule if they think there are special reasons to do so. The Minister can change the rule because of changes in the money allocated for travel expenses each year. The Minister can also change the rule to make sure Ministers have enough money for travel expenses.

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This page was last updated on 9 November 2025

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96: How frequently determinations must be made, or

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

98: Minister must consult before making determination, or

"The Minister must talk to important people before making a decision."

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

97Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services may amend determination

The Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services 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 Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services 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 travel expenses; or
to ensure the adequacy of travel expenses for Ministers.