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Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority

Finance
The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) is a statutory agency, subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, with its structure and functions governed by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority 2017. From 3 April until 30 June 2017, IPEA operated as an Executive Agency within Finance.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Act 2017

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    5

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Function Categorization

    Board

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Jillian Segal AO 1 July 2022 30 June 2025
Member Ms. Holly Kramer 1 July 2024 30 May 2029
Member The Hon. Gary Gray AO 1 July 2022 30 June 2027
Member The Hon. Annabelle Bennett AO SC 13 March 2025 12 March 2030
Member Dr. Julianne Jaques KC 1 July 2022 30 June 2026
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