The Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC) is an independent workplace investigation framework for Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace participants.
The IPSC supports safe and respectful workplaces for parliamentarians, their staff and other people who work in a Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace.
The IPSC is established under the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023.
The IPSC is led by the Chair Commissioner and supported by six additional Commissioners.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Vivienne Thom AM | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Barbara Bennett PSM | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Commissioner | The Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Mary Brennan | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Lynelle Briggs AO | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Commissioner | Mr. Colin Neave AM | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Michelle Wicks | 14 October 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
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