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Non-performance of duties/forfeiture of office
This page is being updated and may contain information this is no longer current. APS agency HR areas and Senior Executives with enquiries about termination of employment, loss of essential qualifications, non-performance of duties, forfeiture of office or excess staff can contact the Employment Policy Adviceline on (02) 6202 3859 or email employmentadvice@apsc.gov.au
About non-performance of duties:
Where an APS employee does not perform their duties because of absence (generally unauthorised absence) then their employment may be terminated.
Current directive publications, circulars & advices:
- Termination of employment (2004)
- Circular No 2000/4: Resignation and failure to return to duty
- Circular No 2004/6: Amounts to be Included in Payment in Lieu of Notice on Termination of Employment
Current good practice advice
- Fostering an attendance culture
- Sharpening the focus: Managing performance in the APS
- Turned Up and Tuned In


