Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE ACT 1999 - SECT 40

             (1)  The Commissioner's functions include the following functions:

                     (a)  to give advice to the Presiding Officers on the management policies and practices of the Parliamentary Service;

                     (b)  if requested by the Presiding Officers, to inquire into and report on matters relating to the Parliamentary Service that are specified in the request.

             (2)  A report by the Commissioner under paragraph (1)(b) may include recommendations.

             (3)  The Commissioner is not subject to direction by or on behalf of the Executive Government of the Commonwealth in the performance of his or her functions.