Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan)Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights
Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017
This Bill is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 .
Overview of the Bill
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017 provides exemptions to the freedom of information scheme established under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 for the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (the Authority) in relation to documents requesting that the Authority give personal advice relating to parliamentary work related travel expenses to parliamentarians and their staff and any other documents concerning the performance of those functions.
Human rights implications
This Bill does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.
Conclusion
This Bill is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.