Opened the debate
Chisholm argued that the bill would streamline the review process for parliamentary workplace frameworks by combining three separate statutory reviews into one holistic examination. Chisholm stated that this approach would reduce review fatigue for parliamentarians and staff while ensuring the legislative ecosystem remained fit for purpose. Chisholm noted that the combined review could begin no earlier than 23 March 2026. Chisholm further explained that the bill would extend the frequency of periodic reviews for the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act from each parliamentary term to every five years. This change would align with the existing five-year cycle of the Parliamentary Business Resources Act, providing flexibility for future governments to conduct reviews concurrently or separately.