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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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254 result(s) found, displaying 21 to 30Circular 2025/03: Making new workplace arrangements and enterprise bargaining during a caretaker period
Circulars, guidance & advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide guidance to Commonwealth employers on making new workplace arrangements and enterprise bargaining during a caretaker period.
A message to all APS staff on the federal election and caretaker period
Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
An open letter to employees of the Australian Public Service on the federal election and caretaker period.
Outcomes and emerging impacts from the first 2 years of the APS Reform Agenda
Publication
This report provides an early assessment of the APS Reform Agenda’s:
Achievements to date: What have initiatives achieved and how are they contributing to Reform outcomes?
Whole of Reform Agenda value: How are reform initiatives working together to benefit Australian communities and business?
Circular 2025/01: Changes to the application of the APS Values—APS employees on leave without pay working under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984
Circulars, guidance & advice
This circular is to inform agencies that the Australian Public Services Commissioner has amended the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022 via the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Directions 2025 (the Amending Directions).
Circular 2024/06: Commencement of amendments to the Australian Public Service Regulations 2023
Circulars, guidance & advice
The purpose of this Circular is to inform agencies that the Australian Public Service Regulations 2023 (Regulations) have been amended.
Australian Public Service Reform: Annual progress report 2024
Publication
This Progress Report is the second annual update on progress towards the Government’s public sector reform agenda. APS Reform strengthens the public service, enabling it to adapt to changes in public needs and expectations of government.
Circular 2024/05: Correction of underpayment of wages and entitlements
Circulars, guidance & advice
This circular replaces Circular 2020/2: Correction of underpayment of wages, and provides guidance on steps agencies should take to reduce the risk of employee underpayments and expectations on actions agencies should take in the event underpayments occur
State of the Service Report 2023-24
State of the Service
The State of the Service for 2024 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.
Trust in Australian public services: 2024 Annual Report
Publication
This report has detailed findings on people’s levels of trust and satisfaction of Australian public services.
Australian Public Service Commission Annual Report 2023-24
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 2024. The report reviews the purposes and outcomes of both Commissions.