Role of the Authority
The Authority’s role is to set the remuneration – salary, fees, certain allowances, superannuation - for:
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Members of Parliament, including the Prime Minister and Ministers
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Independent officers and boards, where the holders of the office are required to exercise a high degree of independence, for example the Commissioner of Police, the Chief Ombudsman.
The Authority also sets:
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accommodation allowances and reimbursement for Members of Parliament and travel entitlements for members' families.
The key roles and responsibilities of the Authority are set out in the Remuneration Authority Act 1977. A number of other acts further define its role in relation to specific groups and individuals:
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