•   This Part establishes the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.

•   The Authority has functions relating to:

  (a)   the work resources and travel resources (which are travel expenses and travel allowances) of members of parliament; and

  (b)   certain resources of former members of parliament; and

  (c)   the travel resources of persons employed under of the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 .

•   Those functions include:

  (a)   giving advice about travel resources; and

  (b)   monitoring travel resources; and

  (c)   preparing regular reports relating to work resources and travel resources; and

  (d)   audits relating to work resources and travel resources; and

  (e)   processing claims relating to travel resources; and

  (f)   giving rulings relating to travel resources.

•   The Authority consists of the following members:

  (a)   a Chair;

  (b)   the President of the Remuneration Tribunal;

  (c)   at least 2, and not more than 3, other members.

•   The members of the Authority (other than the President of the Remuneration Tribunal) are to be appointed by the Governor - General.

•   The Authority is to hold meetings.

•   The Authority may delegate its functions and powers.

•   The Authority and the Secretary must share relevant information.