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Remuneration Tribunals

About the PRT

PRT Office Holder

Tribunal: The Honourable Acting Justice Monika Schmidt AM

Types of Determinations

Annual Determinations 

The Tribunal is required to make annual determinations on the remuneration and additional entitlements for Members of Parliament, including recognised office holders. Additional entitlements that are the subject of the determinations may be in any form (including for example allowances, services, facilities or equipment).

Special Determinations

The Tribunal may also make special determinations on issues referred by the Premier.

Effective date of Determinations

Annual determinations take effect from 1 July each year.

Special determinations take effect from the date specified in the determination.

Publication of Determinations

The Tribunal's report and determination are tabled in the Parliament and published in the NSW Government Gazette.

Other Functions

The Tribunal is required to approve proposed amendments to the Parliamentary Contribution Superannuation Act 1971 under section 4 of that Act.