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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 2023/5 - Release of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 Review

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to advise agencies that the Review of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 (the Maternity Leave Act) has been released.

Maternity Leave Act review report

With a focus on health, equality and flexibility, the Maternity Leave Act Review explores parental leave eligibility and entitlements, the health needs of birth mothers, flexibility for all parents, superannuation issues and ease of administration.

A message of thanks from Secretary Davis

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
A message to the Australian Public Service from Secretary Davis on the importance of service delivery

APS Commissioner Dr Gordon de Brouwer speech at IPAA Secretary Series

Speeches
On 16 June 2023, Australian Public Service Commissioner Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM gave a speech at the IPAA on his vision for the future of the public service.

Circular 2023/4 - Annual Wage Review updating Australian Government Awards

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of changes to the minimum wage, specifically in regard to the Australian Public Service Enterprise Award 2015, the Australian Government Industry Award 2016 and other enterprise awards covering Australian Government employment.

A message to you from Secretary Davis, Commissioner Woolcott and Secretary de Brouwer on APS Reform

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
A message to Australian Public Service Employees from Secretary Davis, Commissioner Woolcott and Secretary de Brouwer on APS Reform

Open Letter to Australian Public Service Employees: APS bargaining Commonwealth pay offer

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Chief Negotiator for APS-wide bargaining, Peter Riordan PSM CF, has tabled the Commonwealth’s Pay Offer to all APS employees with Unions and Individual Bargaining Representatives on Tuesday 16 May

Circular 2023/3: Sunsetting of zombie agreements

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of amendments to legislation which give effect to the sunsetting of so-called ‘zombie agreements’ and to provide advice about next steps.

Circular 2023/2: Update to Family and Domestic Violence leave reporting requirements under the Fair Work Regulations 2009

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This purpose of this circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of further changes to the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (the Regulations), effective 4 June 2023

APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO - Valedictory Address

Speeches
Australian Public Service Commissioner, Peter Woolcott, gives his valedictory address at the National Press Club, Canberra.