Public Consultation on the Independent Review of the Parliamentary Support System

The Independent Review is examining the legislative frameworks that support the work of Commonwealth parliamentarians and their staff, including the work of agencies that perform functions under those frameworks.

The Independent Review is also examining the implementation of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Set the Standard report, and the safety and security arrangements for parliamentarians and their staff. As part of its work, the Independent Review will consider recommendations arising from previous relevant reviews, including the Independent Review of Resourcing in Parliamentarian Offices.

We welcome submissions from all in the Australian community, particularly from those with experience working in Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Support System.

Submissions requested by Friday, 21 August 2026 5.00PM AEST

Responses can also be provided:

Via email to ParliamentaryReview@finance.gov.au; or
Via letter to Independent Review of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Support System, Parliamentary Review Taskforce, Department of Finance, 1 Canberra Avenue, Forrest ACT 2603

Read the Issues Paper – Overview of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Support System

Please read the Independent Review’s Submission Guidelines.

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