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The State of the Service for 2025 report is now available.
The State of the Service Report is a collaboration between the Australian Public Service Commission and APS agencies.
It shows how the APS supports the Australian Government, the Australian Parliament and the Australian people.

In 2025, 107 agencies and entities that engage staff under the Public Service Act 1999 participated in the APS Employee Census.

The APS Academy is a network hub of learning and development excellence for the APS. Access resources, courses and experience from across the APS to build craft capabilities.

Latest news

Stay up to date on the latest developments and areas of focus from the APSC.

Circular released

Circular 2026/02: Annual Wage Review updating Australian Government Awards

This circular details the outcome of the Fairwork Commission's annual wage review, including updates to Australian Government Awards

Just released

03 Jun 2026

Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2026

The APS Policy sets out the Australian Government’s workplace relations policy as it applies to APS agencies and their employees.

Latest news

13 May 2026

State of the Service Report story call-out

Submit your story for possible inclusion in this year’s State of the Service Report. Share how your team serves the community in new and innovative ways.

Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.