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The Australian Public Service Commission issues publications, advices and circulars, reports, speeches and media statements to agencies outlining changes in APS people and performance management. The following are current under the Public Service Act 1999, unless otherwise indicated.

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Open letter to the APS on COVID-19 pandemic from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Since we wrote to you three weeks ago, our world has changed. So has our work. The global COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly and radically changed Australia and challenged all of us.

Circular 2020/4: Authorisation to extend non-SES, non-ongoing engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to create significant resourcing issues for Commonwealth agencies

Circular 2020/3: COVID-19 – Remote working and evolving work arrangements

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Commonwealth agencies will need to assess situations where employees are unable to continue to serve the Australian public in their usual way in response to COVID-19. The focus of agencies and employees should be on delivering critical functions to Australian public.

Circular 2020/1: COVID-19 leave arrangements

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Australia is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19. This is an unfolding situation so Australian Government employers are advised to monitor the most up-to-date information via the websites of the Australian Government Department of Health and the State and Territory health department websites.

APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO – Speech at the Australian Public Sector Innovation Show: Strategy and Innovation

Speeches
Australian Public Sector Innovation Show: Strategy and Innovation Stream | 10 June 2020

Updated guidance on staff working from home arrangements

Media releases and statements
The Australian Public Service Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO, has today released updated guidance for public servants on working arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Open letter to the APS with an update on COVID-19 from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
We are writing to say thank you. Thank you for all you are doing in these testing times and for all that you do every day to support the Government and the people of Australia.

Circular 2020/2: Correction of underpayment of wages

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Commonwealth employers have obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 to ensure their employees are paid correctly.

APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO – Speech at the 2020 APS Graduate Development Program Orientation

Speeches
Commissioner's speech - APS Graduate Development Program Orientation

APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO – Speech at APS Wide Conference

Speeches
Commissioner's speech - APS Wide Conference Canberra