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 | Ms Rachel Hunter PSM | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Barbara Bennett PSM | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
| Commissioner | Mr. Adair Donaldson | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Mary Brennan | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
| Commissioner | Mr. Joseph Catanzariti AM | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
| Commissioner | Mr. Colin Neave AM | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Joanne Muller AM | 14 October 2025 | 13 October 2030 |
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