Parliamentary Remuneration Act 1990

The remuneration of a member of Parliament consists of—

the basic salary; and

such additional salary as may be payable to the member;

and

such electorate allowances and other remuneration as may be determined from time to time by the Remuneration Tribunal or is otherwise payable in accordance with this Act.

The Remuneration Tribunal must, in determining electorate allowances and other remuneration for members of Parliament—

have regard not only to their parliamentary duties but also to—

their duty to be actively involved in community affairs;

and

their duty to represent and assist their constituents in dealings with governmental and other public agencies and authorities; and

must not reduce an amount payable merely because there has been a change in basic salary.