The Independent Review of Resourcing in Parliamentarian Offices
The Independent Review of Resourcing in Parliamentarian Offices (the Resourcing Review) considered concerns about the adequacy of resources in federal parliamentarian offices and reviewed factors affecting workloads in federal parliamentarian offices, particularly in electorate offices, in accordance with Recommendation 3 of the Review of the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (Review of the MOP(S) Act) and Recommendation 18 in the Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces undertaken by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins.
Australian Government response
The Independent Review of Resourcing in Parliamentarian Offices was released on 1 August 2025.
Summary
The Independent Review of Resourcing in Parliamentarian Offices considered concerns about the adequacy of resources in federal parliamentarian offices. The scope included examination of systems, resources and processes in electorate offices, the impact of increased electorate populations, changes in community expectations, and the support provided to parliamentarians and their staff by government agencies. Having identified factors influencing workloads, the review proposed 10 recommendations to improve support systems and processes and enhance the resources available to support this important work.
The review engaged extensively with parliamentarians and their staff through consultation sessions and an online survey. This approach provided a thorough understanding of the issues at hand and a solid foundation for the findings and recommendations provided throughout this report.
Recommendations
Recommendations from the Resourcing Review include:
1. Supporting new offices
2. Improving security preparedness
3. ICT improvements
4. Streamline office expense requirements
5. Improving the Electorate Support Budget
6. Improving access to information
7. Improving engagement with electorate offices
8. Managing workload
9. Staff wellbeing
10. Improving training
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the Review of Resourcing In Parliamentarian Offices, including objectives, scope and process can be found here: The Independent Review of Resourcing in Parliamentarian Offices - Terms of reference | Parliamentary Workplace Support Service