Overview
The Parliamentary Service Classification Rules 2026 came into force on 15 July 2026. These rules are administered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.
What the rules cover
The rules set out how employees of the Parliamentary Service are classified. The following matters are addressed:
- Approved classifications
- Temporary moves between departments
- Senior Executive Service (SES) employee classification
- Work level standards
- Training classifications
- Reduction of classification
Repeal of previous rules
The 2026 rules repeal and replace the Parliamentary Service Classification Rules 2010.
Schedules
The instrument includes Schedule 1, which sets out approved classifications, and Schedule 2, which covers training classifications. The full text is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00963.
Scope
This instrument applies only to Parliamentary Service employees and departments.
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