Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023
24CConduct complaints
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24C Conduct complaints
(1) A person may make a complaint to the IPSC if: (a) the complaint is about alleged post‑Code conduct; and (b) the person was or is affected by the alleged conduct; and (c) the person was or is a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace participant at the time of the alleged conduct. (2) A person may also make a complaint to the IPSC if: (a) the complaint is about alleged pre‑Code conduct; and (b) the person was or is affected by the alleged conduct; and (c) the person was or is a parliamentarian, MOPS employee or Parliamentary Service employee at the time of the alleged conduct. (3) A complaint made under this section is a conduct complaint. (4) A conduct complaint must: (a) be made in writing; and (b) include the following: (i) details of the alleged conduct; (ii) any evidence to support the complaint; (iii) the complainant’s name and contact details. (5) The complainant may amend the complaint with the agreement of: (a) the investigating Commissioner for the conduct issue arising from the complaint; or (b) if there is no investigating Commissioner—the Chair Commissioner.