Parliamentary Service Act 2000

20 Establishment of committee to review appropriations

• (1) The Speaker may from time to time, and must at least once during the term of each Parliament, establish a review committee of up to 3 persons to review the amounts of money appropriated by Parliament for the following purposes:

  • (a) administrative and support services provided to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament:

  • (b) funding entitlements for parliamentary purposes.

  (2) No person appointed to the review committee may be a member of Parliament or an officer or employee of the Parliamentary Service.

  (3) Before appointing a person to the review committee, the Speaker must—

  • (a) consult with the Parliamentary Service Commission about the proposed appointment; and

  • (b) take into account any relevant recommendation made by the Commission under section 14(1)(c).

  (4) The Speaker may appoint persons to the review committee on any terms and conditions, including terms and conditions as to remuneration and travelling allowances, that the Speaker considers appropriate.