PWSS Election Resources
The PWSS provides personal, career and support resources during and after the election. This includes providing employee deferral advice, the induction of new parliamentarians and their staff, off-boarding of exiting parliamentarians and staff and other HR and recruitment assistance.
Elections can be tough, and outcomes can cause uncertainty. We also offer support and counselling services. Our PWSS counselling and support team are available to staff, volunteers and parliamentarians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including all public holidays. Contact us on 1800 747 977 (option 1) or text 0487 112 755 anytime.
Other Resources for you
The PWSS is working with several other entities to provide a complete suite of services to MOP(S) employees and Parliamentarians during and after the election.
- If you have questions about travel during the election period, please contact IPEA.
- We have a deferral tool on our website to provide advice around employment arrangements during an election, but for queries about entitlements upon cessation of employment, please refer to the Department of Finance Final Entitlements Estimator or contact Ministerial and Parliamentary Services (MAPS).
- Additionally, please update your personal details in PEMS as communication about MOP(S) employment will use current information in the system. If this information is incorrect, you may not receive the details you need, when you need them.
- For access to parliamentary and electorate offices please speak to your Parliamentarian or to access:
- your parliamentary office (APH) – contact the APH Security Pass Office on 02 6277 5989
- your electorate office – contact your MAPS State Office.
Important guidance has recently been published to assist various groups. This includes:
The Australian Public Service Commission's APS employees working in a parliamentarian’s office – Guidance on applicable codes, standards and disciplinary frameworks