Letter of transmittal
The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Prime Minister
Commensurate with section 44 of the Public Service Act 1999, I am pleased to present my annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2008. Included within the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s report is the report of the Merit Protection Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of section 51 of the Public Service Act 1999.
The Requirements for Annual Reports, approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, require that a copy of these reports be laid before each House of Parliament on or before 31 October in the year in which the report is given.
I would like to express my appreciation for the support, dedication and hard work of all the staff of the Commission during 2007–08. I would also like to thank all our clients and stakeholders across the APS for supporting the Commission in its role and for providing valuable feedback on our services, advice and programmes.
Yours sincerely
Lynelle Briggs
October 2008
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