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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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Circular 2023/8: New Guidance on changes to non-ongoing engagements following amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to inform agencies that the Australian Public Service Commission has created additional guidance to support APS agencies in implementing the new fixed term provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act)

Media statement on the inquiry into possible breaches of the APS Code of Conduct by Mr Michael Pezzullo AO

Media releases and statements
On 24 September 2023, the Australian Public Service Commissioner, Dr Gordon de Brouwer, received a referral from the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Clare O'Neil MP, after concerns were raised in the media about the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, Mr Michael Pezzullo AO.

Open letter to Australia Public Service Employees - APS bargaining

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Today, the Commonwealth informed employee bargaining representatives that it will improve its pay offer by bringing forward the Year 1 pay increase of 4 per cent by 12 weeks to 21 December 2023.

APS Integrity Taskforce report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
The APS Integrity Taskforce has released their report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’. Integrity is deeply important to our work in the public service. We encourage all staff to reflect on how integrity shapes our work for the Australian public. The ‘Integrity Good Practice Guide’ includes a range of practical examples of how you can contribute to a pro-integrity culture.

Release of the APS Strategic Commissioning Framework

Media releases and statements
The APS Strategic Commissioning Framework, published by the Australian Public Service Commission, requires core government work to be done by APS employees and restricts outsourcing to defined circumstances.

Information for agencies - Implementing the APS Strategic Commissioning Framework

Publication
The framework is a principles-based APS policy document that supports agencies to prioritise APS employment, strengthen APS capability and reduce reliance on consultants, contractors and labour hire. It applies to agencies that employ staff under the Public Service Act 1999.

APS Strategic Commissioning Framework

Publication
The core work of the APS must be done by our core workforce –APS employees. This framework sets a clear expectation that most roles and functions will be delivered by APS employees, this expectation will wind back excessive outsourcing and its impacts on the skills held and used in APS agencies.

Australian Public Service Commission Annual Report 2022-23

Annual report
This is the Annual Report from the Commissioner of the Australian Public Service incorporating the Annual Report of the Merit Protection Commissioner for the financial year ending 30 June 2023. The report reviews the purposes and outcomes of both Commissions.

A message to all APS staff on the referendum

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
A message to the Australian Public Service from NIAA CEO, Jody Broun, PM&C Secretary, Glyn Davis and APS Commissioner, Gordon de Brouwer on the referendum

Guidance for agencies to support employee wellbeing during the Voice referendum

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum to recognise First Nations peoples in the Constitution through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The Australian Public Service Commission has developed resources to help agencies communicate about the support available to their staff.