What legislation covers the expenses of members and senators once the writs for an election are issued?

The red Senate chamber. There are people sitting in seats which are arranged in a U-shape around a large central table.

The Senate.

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The Senate.

The red Senate chamber. There are people sitting in seats which are arranged in a U-shape around a large central table.

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This image is of a large room with red furnishings. The seats are arranged around a large central table. There are 3 large chairs at the open end of the U-shaped seats that are elevated above the other chairs. There are people sitting in the seats and papers on the desks.

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Payments to senators and members are described in section 48 of the Australian Constitution. There are different forms of regulation and legislation regarding the expenses incurred by senators and members.

The Department of Finance administers a range of financial entitlements for senators and members. Individual claims by senators and members may need to be directed to the Department for clarification.