5.3 Assistant Ministers

The entitlements outlined below will be considered as a standard for all Assistant Ministers. Any variation to the standard entitlements will require the approval of the Premier.

Expenditure Authorisation

Assistant Ministers can authorise their own expenditure to a limit of $10,000 per transaction.

A Minister may authorise their Assistant Minister’s expenditure up to the Minister’s delegated limit.

Home Phone

Entitlement as a Member of Parliament (MP) is paid through Parliament House. See section 4.11.1 of this Handbook.

Home faxes are not provided except where a clear business need can be demonstrated.

Travel Entitlements

• Allowances from Parliament House are available for MP activities, but not for official Assistant Minister duties.
• Refer to 4.13.3 Domestic Travel for travel entitlements for official Assistant Minister duties.