REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL
Explanatory Statement: Determination 2006/02
Members of Parliament - Entitlements
1. The Remuneration Tribunal has inquired into and determined the remuneration and significantly related matters for Members of Parliament, as it is empowered to do by the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.
2. In making this determination the Tribunal has informed itself through consultation in accordance with established practice.
Members of Parliament
4. Clause 1.1 specifies the Principal Determination (Number 9 of 2005) for the purposes of the Determination.
5. Clause 1.2 provides that a senator or member is entitled to an additional $19,500 per annum of electorate allowance to meet the costs of transport within and for the service of the electorate where he or she has chosen not to be provided with a private plated vehicle.
Authority: Sub-sections 7(1), 7(2) and 7(4) of
the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.