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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 2018/4: Using probation effectively

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Probation is a critical part of the recruitment process. It is a powerful tool that enables agencies to test whether a person is suited to the Australian Public Service (APS), the agency and the job.

Circular 2018/5: SES Recruitment

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The changes to SES recruitment practices outlined in this Circular have the support of Secretaries and were agreed at the meeting of the Secretaries Board on 5 December 2018.

Circular 2018/3: Family and Domestic Violence Leave: Changes to the National Employment Standards

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On 6 December 2018, the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill was passed, providing 5 days unpaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave to all employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009.

State of the Service Report 2017–18

State of the Service
The State of the Service Report 2017–18 (SOSR) was tabled in both houses of Parliament on Monday 26 November 2018.

Circular 2018/2: Family and Domestic Violence Leave Clause: Fair Work Commission’s decision to include model term in all modern awards

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On 6 July 2018, the Fair Work Commission finalised the content of the model family and domestic violence leave term.

Circular 2018/1: Labour Hire Legislation

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
A number of States/Territories have enacted legislation that regulates the labour hire industry and prohibits the use of unlicensed labour hire service providers. 

Australian Public Sector Remuneration Report 2017

Remuneration reports
The Australian Public Service (APS) Remuneration Report 2017 presents a summary of remuneration paid to APS employees under the Public Service Act 1999 as at 31 December 2017. The report provides APS agencies data that informs their remuneration practices.

APS Values and Code of Conduct in practice

Publication
This guide is structured around the three professional relationships that are a central part of work in the public service: relationships with the Government and the Parliament; with the public; and with public service colleagues.

State of the Service 2016–17 blogposts

State of the Service
Blogposts about the State of the Service 2016–17

Circular 2017/3: Fair Work Amendment (Corrupting Benefits) Act 2017

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) now makes it a criminal offence to make illegitimate payments to registered organisations. Strict disclosure obligations also apply.