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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 2021/01: COVID-19 vaccinations

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide information to Commonwealth agencies and their employees on the Australian Government’s national roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Circular 2020/10: Changes to Unpaid Parental Leave for Parents of Stillborn or Premature Babies and Providing Greater Flexibility for Taking Unpaid Parental Leave

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to inform Australian Government employers of the recent changes to the Fair Work Act (2009) that provide improved support for parents who experience traumatic events during or in anticipation of unpaid parental leave, including stillbirth, premature birth or death of an infant.

Open letter to the APS to say thank you from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
We are nearing the end of an extraordinary year. It has been tough and like all Australians, all APS workers have been directly or indirectly affected in some way by the events of 2020. 

Report into consultations regarding APS approaches to institutional integrity

Media releases and statements
Report commissioned by the Australian Public Service Commission, by Mr Stephen Sedgwick AO sets out findings and recommendations for reinforcing APS institutional integrity.

APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020-25

Publication
The Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy 2020-25 is a comprehensive plan for building an inclusive and diverse APS that better reflects the diversity of the Australian community - creating better policies, programs and services for all Australians.

State of the Service Report 2019-20

Media releases and statements
The 2019-20 State of the Service Report tabled today, titled Learning through Change, shows how the Australian Public Service (APS) has adapted to and accelerated change, overcoming barriers to deliver for Government and Australians over the last 12 months.

APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO – Speech at the Digital Summit 2020: Towards a More Digital APS

Speeches
Commissioner's speech - Digital Summit 2020: Towards a more digital APS

Australian Public Service Commission Annual Report 2019-20

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 2020. The report reviews the purposes and outcomes of both Commissions.

Executive Remuneration Management policy

Publication
The APS Executive Remuneration Management Policy (the policy) sets out arrangements for the management of executive remuneration, including an approval process for remuneration proposals above a notional amount.

Circular 2020/9: Returning to Usual Workplaces

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide advice to agencies about employees returning to their usual (pre-COVID) workplaces.