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Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament Remuneration) Amendment Bill (No 2)

Introduced on Aug 28, the Bill returns the setting of MPs pay to the Remuneration Authority with it conducting one review after each election and would set MPs’ pay for the term of Parliament. First reading on Sept 10 supported by all parties and sent to the Education and Workforce Committee. Reported back on Dec 4 with no changes. Second reading Dec 11, committee stage Dec 12 and third reading on Dec 17 with all parties in support. Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament Remuneration) Amendment Bill (No 2)