Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan)Outline
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017 would deal with consequential matters that would arise from the enactment of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017 .
The Bill would provide 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 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.
Financial impact statement
Nil.
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