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Parliamentary Salaries, Allowances and Superannuation Act 1968
9BDominant purpose test
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9B Dominant purpose test
(1) A Member must not claim or use a work‑related parliamentary allowance or their Budget unless it is claimed for the dominant purpose of performing their public duties.
(2) A Member can only claim or use a work‑related parliamentary allowance or their Budget for the travel expenses of another individual if that individual's travel is essential to support and execute the Member's public duties.
S. 9C inserted by No. 5/2019 s. 59.